If a Contract Can Be Interpreted in Two Ways, One

question 40

True/False

If a contract can be interpreted in two ways, one legal and the other illegal, the court will assume that the legal meaning was intended unless the contrary is clearly indicated.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company’s ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.

Creditors

Individuals or institutions that lend money or extend credit to others, with the expectation of being paid back with interest.

Price-Earnings Ratio

The ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its per-share earnings, widely used by investors to assess the market's valuation of a stock relative to its earnings performance.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business for a specified period.