284 Pa. Super. 29 - Steuart v. McChesney’s Empirical Analysis

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8 state decisions

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1. “The question before us is whether the clause containing the right of first refusal is ambiguous so as to require interpretation. It is established that the intent of the parties to a written contract is the writing itself and when the words are clear and unambiguous the intent is to be found only in the express (sic) language of the agreement. Felte v. White, 451 Pa. 137 , 302 A.2d 347 (1973) (other citations omitted). Thus, it is said that the agreement that is clear and unambiguous speaks for itself and is not subject to interpretation by reference to any circumstances other than those recited in the written agreement, (citations omitted). Steuart v. McChesney & Joyce, 284 Pa.Super. 29 , 424 A.2d 1375, 1377 (1981).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 301 Pa. Super. 557 - CBS Inc. v. Capital Cities Communications, Inc.

2. “(a) During the lifetime of said Steuarts, should said Steuarts obtain a Bona Fide Purchaser for Value, the said McChesneys may exercise their right to purchase said premises at a value equivalent to the market value of the premises according to the assessment rolls as maintained by the County of Warren and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the levying and assessing of real estate taxes; provided, however, that the date of valuation shall be that upon which the said Steuarts notify said McChesneys, in writing, of the existence of a Bona Fide Purchaser.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Steuart v. McChesney