practical construction
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 73 U.S. 773 - Cavazos v. Trevino · 1867Most cited · 30 citing opinions
The practical interpretation which the parties, by their conduct, have given to a written instrument in cases like this, is always admitted, and is entitled to weight. There is no better test of the intention of the instrument. None are less likely to be mistaken.
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