Ward v. Epsy’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. ““An ambiguity is not that which may be made doubtful by extrinsic proof tending to show an intention different from that manifested * * #.” (Our emphasis.) (Judge Green) Ward v. Espy, 25 Tenn. 447 , 449.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Lazarov v. Klyce