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100			_aSoomal, R
245			_aClear-cut decisions
260			_c2002
490			_aProperty Week _v67(25) 28 June 2002, 40(1)
520			_aConsiders the construction of contracts and illustrates how the application of the general principles of construction can lead to inconsistencies. 'Construction' refers to how a court decides the meaning and legal effect of a contract and should reveal the intention of the parties. Outlines the general principles of construction such as the words in the contract, the context which the contract was formed and that any ambiguity is construed against the party who drafted the contract. Discusses the CA cases "Century 2000 Enterprises v SFI Group plc" and "Spring House Freehold v Mount Cook Land" ([2001] EWCA Civ 1833, [2002] 2 All ER 822) in which the general principles of construction were approved and applied, but the method of application varied resulting in differing interpretations. Concludes that to avoid inconsistences, documents should be as clear and unambigious as possible.
590			_aABS
650			_aContracts _96232
650			_aAGREEMENTS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACTS
650			_aCENTURY 2000 ENTERPRISES V SFI GROUP PLC
650			_aSPRING HOUSE FREEHOLD V MOUNT COOK LAND
650			_aPLANNING PERMISSION
650			_aLEASES
650			_aCAR PARKING
690			_aLAW
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