Civil Code Art. 1373: Interpretation of

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1373
Topic: Interpretation of Contracts
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE II CONTRACTS
Chapter: CHAPTER 5 Interpretation of Contracts
Formerly: Art. 1284 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

If some stipulation of any contract should admit of several meanings, it shall be understood as bearing that import which is most adequate to render it effectual. (1284)

Cases applying this article

Felix L. Gonzales v. The Heirs of Thomas G.R. No. 131784

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