Interpretation of Contracts
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What is the primary objective of contract interpretation?
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To determine the parties' subjective intent.
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To ascertain the parties' objective intent.
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To enforce the terms of the contract as written.
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To protect the interests of third parties.
The primary objective of contract interpretation is to ascertain the parties' objective intent, which is the meaning that a reasonable person would give to the words of the contract.
Which principle of contract interpretation states that the meaning of a contract should be determined based on the plain meaning of its words?
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The plain meaning rule.
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The parol evidence rule.
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The rule of contra proferentem.
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The rule of construction against the drafter.
The plain meaning rule states that the meaning of a contract should be determined based on the plain meaning of its words, without resorting to extrinsic evidence.
What is the parol evidence rule?
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A rule that prohibits the introduction of extrinsic evidence to vary or contradict the terms of a written contract.
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A rule that allows the introduction of extrinsic evidence to clarify the meaning of a contract.
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A rule that requires the parties to a contract to disclose all material facts to each other.
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A rule that prohibits the parties to a contract from entering into subsequent agreements that modify the original contract.
The parol evidence rule prohibits the introduction of extrinsic evidence to vary or contradict the terms of a written contract, unless the extrinsic evidence is offered to show that the contract was void, voidable, or unenforceable.
Which principle of contract interpretation states that ambiguous terms should be construed against the party who drafted the contract?
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The plain meaning rule.
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The parol evidence rule.
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The rule of contra proferentem.
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The rule of construction against the drafter.
The rule of construction against the drafter states that ambiguous terms in a contract should be construed against the party who drafted the contract.
What is the doctrine of substantial performance?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of substantial performance allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract, provided that the party who has substantially performed is able to provide the other party with the benefit of the bargain.
What is the doctrine of frustration of purpose?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of frustration of purpose allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated, making it impossible or impracticable to perform the contract.
What is the doctrine of impossibility?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of impossibility allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible, due to an event that was not foreseeable at the time the contract was entered into.
What is the doctrine of mistake?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the contract was entered into under a mistake of fact.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of mistake allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the contract was entered into under a mistake of fact, which is a belief that is not in accordance with the truth.
What is the doctrine of unconscionability?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the contract is unconscionable.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of unconscionability allows a party to a contract to rescind the contract if the contract is unconscionable, which means that the contract is so one-sided or oppressive that it is unfair to one of the parties.
What is the doctrine of waiver?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to waive their right to enforce a particular provision of the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of waiver allows a party to a contract to waive their right to enforce a particular provision of the contract, either expressly or by conduct.
What is the doctrine of estoppel?
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A doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a right or defense that they have previously denied or waived.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of estoppel prevents a party from asserting a right or defense that they have previously denied or waived, either expressly or by conduct.
What is the doctrine of accord and satisfaction?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to accept a new agreement in satisfaction of the original contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of accord and satisfaction allows a party to a contract to accept a new agreement in satisfaction of the original contract, thereby discharging the original contract.
What is the doctrine of novation?
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to substitute a new contract for the original contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of novation allows a party to a contract to substitute a new contract for the original contract, thereby discharging the original contract.
What is the doctrine of merger?
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A doctrine that states that a written contract supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements between the parties.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to recover damages for the other party's failure to perform the contract.
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A doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract if the other party has materially breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to a contract to complete the contract even if the other party has materially breached the contract.
The doctrine of merger states that a written contract supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements between the parties, and that the written contract is the sole evidence of the parties' agreement.