Principles of Contract Interpretation Quiz

Interpreting contractual terms according to their ordinary meaning.

Assigning ordinary meanings to terms unless a different intent is evident.

Interpreting ambiguous terms against the party who drafted the contract.

A legal doctrine unrelated to contract interpretation.

Interpreting the contract strictly based on its written content.

Preventing the party drafting the contract from benefiting from unclear language.

Taking into account the external factors surrounding the formation of the contract.

Examining how the parties have conducted themselves in past interactions.

A category of ambiguity not pertinent to contract interpretation.

Assessing how the parties have carried out their obligations under the contract.

Assessing contracts based on reasonable, objective standards rather than subjective intent.

Considering the entire contract document to ascertain its meaning.

Understanding ambiguous terms based on their context within the contract.

Restricting the interpretation of general terms to things of the same class as the specific terms.

Examining the parties' actions following contract formation to understand their intentions.

Establishing the priority or significance of different contract provisions.

Incorporating additional terms to ensure the contract functions as intended.

Interpreting unclear terms to the disadvantage of the drafter.

Including terms in the contract to fulfill the parties' presumed intentions.

Interpreting terms in a manner consistent with the overall contract.

Deleting or modifying clauses deemed unenforceable while leaving the rest of the contract intact.

Resolving ambiguity in a manner most favorable to a party without altering the contract's meaning.

Interpreting contract terms according to their commonly understood definitions.

Presuming that all parties are aware of the terms and conditions of a contract.

Choosing the interpretation that minimizes legal consequences for the party who did not draft the contract.