Poulos v. Liuzza’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “`When the intent of the parties is doubtful,' says the Code, `the construction put upon it, by the manner in which it has been executed by both, or by one with the express or implied assent of the other, furnishes a rule for its interpretation.' C.C. art. 1956; Marcotte v. Coco, 12 Rob. 167 ; Fontain v. Manuel, 46 La.Ann. 1373 , 16 So. 182 ; Succession of Bidwell, 51 La.Ann. [1970] 1986, 26 So. 692 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 657 So. 2d 282 - IP Timberlands Operating Co. v. Denmiss Corp.

2. “If there is any doubt as to what was meant by [a clause in a lease], the practical construction placed thereon by the parties should be the standard for resolving the doubt. * * * * * *”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 657 So. 2d 282 - IP Timberlands Operating Co. v. Denmiss Corp.