Construction and Interpretation of the Agreement Clause Samples
The "Construction and Interpretation of the Agreement" clause defines how the terms and provisions of the contract should be understood and applied. It typically sets out rules for resolving ambiguities, clarifies that headings are for convenience only and not to affect meaning, and may specify that the agreement should be interpreted as a whole rather than by isolated sections. This clause ensures that both parties have a clear framework for interpreting the contract, reducing the risk of disputes over meaning and promoting consistent enforcement of its terms.
Construction and Interpretation of the Agreement. (a) All captions in this Agreement are intended solely for the convenience of the parties, and none shall be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any provision hereof.
(b) All references herein to the masculine, neuter, or singular shall be construed to include the masculine, feminine, neuter, or plural, where applicable.
(c) When used in this Agreement, the word "including" shall have its normal, common meaning and any list of items following such word shall not be deemed to represent a complete list of the contents of the referent of the subject.
Construction and Interpretation of the Agreement