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International Air Transport Association v Ansett Australia Holdings Ltd

(2008) 234 CLR 151
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2008
StatusBinding authority

Summary

In construing commercial agreements, context may inform but cannot contradict the text of the contract.

Key Principle

construction of commercial agreements; context may be used to construe but not to contradict the text

Area of Law

contract

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