Written over printed contract terms
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 209 U.S. 385 - Thomas v. Taggart · 1908Most cited · 175 citing opinions
It is a well-settled rule of law, that, if there is a repugnancy between the printed and the written provisions of the contract, the writing will prevail. It is presumed to express the specific intention of the parties.
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