Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Interpretation of Contracts — Court’s Duty

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the court's duty is to interpret the contract as contained in the instrument made by the parties, not to rewrite it, and must not import unrelated areas of law. The principle applies in contract interpretation. It ensures that contracts are enforced…

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