It Can Be Very Difficult to Predict How a Court

question 36

True/False

It can be very difficult to predict how a court will interpret any given contract because the principles for interpreting the rules of a contract are guided by conflicting rules of construction.

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Definitions:

Professional Negligence

Refers to the failure of a professional to perform their duties with the competence that is expected in their field, leading to harm or loss.

Contributory Negligence

A defense in tort law where the plaintiff's actions contributed to their own harm, potentially reducing or eliminating their right to damages.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that apportions damages based on the degree of fault of each party in a lawsuit.

Federal Statute

A federal statute is a law enacted by the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States.