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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 40 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 Rasheed v. Chrysler Corp..

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Rasheed v. Chrysler Corp. Anchor
mich · 1994
green “the primary goal in the construction or interpretation of any contract is to honor the intent of the parties.” 25
2 Rasheed v. Chrysler Corp.
mich · 1994
green “honor the intent of the parties,” 6
3 Michigan Chandelier Co. v. Morse
mich · 1941
green “must look for the intent of the parties in the words used in the instrument.” 5
4 Brock v. Scheuner Corporation
ca6 · 1988
green “the court must enforce the settlement as agreed to by the parties and is not permitted to alter the terms of the agreement.” 4

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