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The Interpretation of Contracts, 5th Edition (1st Supplement only)

The Interpretation of Contracts, 5th Edition (1st Supplement only)

Author: Kim Lewison
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414029064
Published In: November 2013
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
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The Interpretation of Contracts offers expert guidance in preparing, advising on and disputing agreements. This new edition enables you to construct solid arguments based on the principles laid down by case law, so you are always prepared to face any questions of disputed interpretation. Starting with key principles including the maxims of interpretation, such as the ejudsdem generis rule, it goes through the different components of a basic proposition followed by in-depth analysis and illustrated by the most relevant judicial decisions. You will have the information you need in one reliable source.

Explains the principles that the courts use in interpreting contracts
Goes through each possible area of dispute in turn
Covers the developments in pre-contractual negotiation re drawn by the decision in Chartbrook v Persimmon
Discusses important recent case law on implied terms
Blank spaces in contracts are reviewed as pertinent entites
The role of published precedents is examined afresh
The maxim noscitur a sociis rule is discussed at length, as its role in determining meaning remains central to interpretation of the contract
The new chapters on force majeure clauses and dispute resolution clauses are also further updated
With over 100 new case references from the last two years, this is a clear and concise update of the essential main work

New to the 1st Supplement of the 5th Edition

The decision of the Supreme Court in Rainy Sky SA v Kookmin Bank and subsequent cases that have applied it
Restrictions on the use of background in documents to be placed on a public register
The limits of the application of business common sense
The extent to which entire agreement clauses preclude the implication of terms
Further developments in the implication of terms following Belize Telecom
The effect on interpretation of the Human Rights Act
The curing of ambiguity by election of one party
The test of uncertainty
The admissibility of evidence to identify parties
Misnomer
The exclusion of rights and remedies
Contractual discretions
Best endeavours obligations
Formal requirements for exercise of an option