Australia

Electricity Generation Corporation v Woodside Energy Ltd (Contractual Interpretation)

[2014] HCA 7

JurisdictionAustralia

Year2014

Statusunclear

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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