Topic: when an agreement is ambiguous and the intention of the par… · Go Syfert
← All topics

Topic #20758

4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 20 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. v. Hermon F. Fox & Associates.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. v. Hermon F. Fox & Associates Anchor
nc · 2008
green “when an agreement is ambiguous and the intention of the parties is unclear, however, interpretation of the contract is for the jury.” 9
2 State v. Philip Morris USA Inc.
nc · 2009
green “a contract term is ambiguous only when, in the opinion of the court, the language of the contract is fairly and reasonably susceptible to either of the constructions for which the parties contend.” 4
3 State v. Philip Morris USA Inc.
nc · 2009
green “when the terms of a contract are plain and unambiguous, there is no room for construction.” 4
4 Morrell v. Hardin Creek, Inc.
nc · 2018
green “the heart of a contract is the intention of the parties, which is to be ascertained from the expressions used, the subject matter, the end in view, the purpose sought, and the situation of the parties at the time” 3

A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.

← Caselaw search · Hot / Trending / Newly red · Brief Check