· 5/15/1861
Pierce v. Winsor
Citations
- 19 F. Cas. 652
- 2 Sprague 35
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- \A construction which contradicts the general purpose of the contract or results in a hardship or absurdity is presumed to be unintended by the parties.\
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Judges: Sprague
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