How cited: Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company · Go Syfert

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company (1962)

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Rule Authority · 5th Cir. · 4 citations in this opinion
The reason was stated in our opinion in Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., 308 F.2d 374, 375 (5th Cir. 1962): 11 Since this Court is in as good position to interpret the . . . written contract as was the district court, we cannot rely upon the clearly erroneous rule, but must ourselves construe the contract without any presumption in favor of the judgment of the district court. 12 Thus, our review of the district court's interpretation of the …
Rule Authority · 5th Cir. · 2 citations in this opinion
The stated and logical reason for de novo review is that “this Court is in as good position to interpret the ... written contract as was the district court.” Illinois Central R.R. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio R.R., 308 F.2d 374, 375 (5th Cir. 1962).
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
Paragon Resources v. National Fuel Gas Distribution, 695 F.2d 991, 995 (5th Cir.1983); Illinois Central R.R. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio R.R., 308 F.2d 374, 375 (5th Cir.1962).
Rule Authority · 5th Cir.
Paragon Resources v. National Fuel Gas Distribution, 695 F.2d 991, 995 (5th Cir.1983); Illinois Central R.R. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio R.R., 308 F.2d 374, 375 (5th Cir.1962). 13 In some cases, however, even by looking at the entire document, ambiguities cannot be resolved--the document as a whole is ambiguous.
Rule Authority · E.D. La.
Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., 308 F.2d 374, 375 (5th Cir.1962). ¶¶ 5.1 and 5.2 of the Daywork Drilling Contract provide: 5.1 Payment for mobilization, drilling and other work performed at applicable day rates, and all other applicable charges shall be due upon acceptance by Operator of the work performed in accordance with this Contract, upon presentation of invoice therefor upon completion of mobilization, completion of the well, or at t…
Cited · 5th Cir. · signal: see
See Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., 308 F.2d 374 (5th Cir. 1962); and 9 Wright & Miller, Federal Practice & Procedure, J[ 2588.
Cited · 5th Cir. · signal: see
See Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., 308 F.2d 374 (5th Cir. 1962); and 9 Wright & Miller, Federal Practice & Procedure, P2588. 13 An analysis of the entire conveyance discloses that the only property right which the corporation obtained was a limited right to sell the property.