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The 'Natural Meaning' of Contracts

John Carter
University of Sydney - Faculty of Law

Elisabeth Peden
University of Sydney - Faculty of Law

Journal of Contract Law, Vol. 21, p. 277, 2005
Sydney Law School Research Paper No. 06/58

Abstract:
This article considers the concept of 'natural meaning' used in the construction of contracts. It considers the relevant theoretical aspects of construction law and the differences between linguistic meaning, legal effect and application of the contract. The conclusion is that ultimate question is always the meaning or application which the parties intended the words to have, whether natural or not.

Keywords: Contract law, Commercial construction

JEL Classifications: K12, K40

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Date posted: November 28, 2006 ; Last revised: November 28, 2006

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Carter, John and Peden, Elisabeth, The 'Natural Meaning' of Contracts. Journal of Contract Law, Vol. 21, p. 277, 2005; Sydney Law School Research Paper No. 06/58. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=947365

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John Carter (Contact Author) University of Sydney - Faculty of Law ( email ) Faculty of Law Building, F10 The University of Sydney Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia
Elisabeth Peden University of Sydney - Faculty of Law ( email ) Faculty of Law Building, F10 The University of Sydney Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia

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Date posted: November 28, 2006 ; Last revised: November 28, 2006

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John Carter (Contact Author)

Elisabeth Peden