The interpretation of contracts /
by Kim Lewison.
- Fifth edition.
- xci, 862 pages ; 24 cm + 1 volume.
- The contract law library .
- Contract law library. .
4th ed. published 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: An overview -- Chapter 2: The Purpose of interpretation -- Chapter 3: The Materials available -- Chapter 4: Law and precedent -- Chapter 5: The Meaning of words -- Chapter 6: Implied terms -- Chapter 7: The Canons of construction -- Chapter 8: Ambiguity and uncertainty -- Chapter 9: Mistakes and inconsistencies -- Chapter 10: Preliminary parts of a deed -- Chapter 11: The Subject matter of the contract -- Chapter 12: Exemption clauses -- Chapter 13: Force majeure clauses -- Chapter 14: Certificates, consents, and deeming clauses -- Chapter 15: Stipulations as to time -- Chapter 16: Conditions and conditional obligations -- Chapter 17: Penalties, termination and forfeiture clauses -- Chapter 18: Dispute resolution.
Provides clear, practical guidance for all situations where practitioners are faced by questions of contract interpretation.
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Contracts--Interpretation and construction.--Great Britain