Interpretation of Contracts

Grigoleit, Hans Christoph; Canaris, Claus-Wilhelm

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1537169

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Interpretation of Contracts

Hans Christoph Grigoleit

Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich - Faculty of Law

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich

January 15, 2010

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This paper discusses the interpretation of the content of contracts in European contract law, paying particular attention to the relevant provisions of the Draft Common Frame of Reference on this topic. It addresses three main aspects of interpretation of contracts: first, the theoretical background; second, the rules of interpretation; and third, the manner in which lacunae in the contract are dealt with.

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Keywords: European private law, contract law, European civil code, DCFR

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Date posted: January 19, 2010

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Grigoleit, Hans Christoph and Canaris, Claus-Wilhelm, Interpretation of Contracts (January 15, 2010). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1537169 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1537169

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Hans Christoph Grigoleit Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich - Faculty of Law ( email ) Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 Munich, 80539 Germany +49 (0)89 / 2180 - 1471 (Phone) HOME PAGE: http://www.jura.uni-muenchen.de/personen/grigoleit_hans/index.html
Claus-Wilhelm Canaris (Contact Author) Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich ( email ) Ludwigstrasse 28 RG/4 Munich, Munich 80539 Germany

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Interpretation of Contracts

Hans Christoph Grigoleit

Claus-Wilhelm Canaris

Date posted: January 19, 2010

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Hans Christoph Grigoleit

Claus-Wilhelm Canaris (Contact Author)