Washington Supreme Court· 12/31/1980

Wagner v. Wagner

Citations

621 P.2d 1279
95 Wash. 2d 94
1980 Wash. LEXIS 1445

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holding that the rule of interpretation giving effect to all provisions is \especially true when the writing is the product of a long period of negotiation with both parties having been represented by competent counsel.\
holding that the rule of interpretation giving effect to all provisions is “especially true when the writing is the product of a long period of negotiation with both parties having been represented by competent counsel”
modifying a contract requires mutual assent, which cannot be based on doubtful or ambiguous factors
held it was error to terminate an alimony award absent a showing of substantial unanticipated change of circumstances
\An interpretation of a writing which gives effect to all of its provisions is favored over one which renders some of the language meaningless or ineffective.\
“to constitute a waiver, other than by express agreement, there must be unequivocal acts or conduct evincing an intent to waive”

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Judges: Stafford

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