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Electricity Generation Corporation v Woodside Energy Ltd (Contractual Interpretation)

[2014] HCA 7
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2014
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Contracts are interpreted objectively by reference to their language, surrounding circumstances known to both parties, and commercial purpose, giving effect to every word.

Key Principle

Contracts are interpreted considering language, surrounding circumstances known to both parties, purpose, and giving effect to every word.

Area of Law

contract

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