Question
Legal Studies Question on Laws of Contract
Choose the correct answer regarding the ‘Contra Proferentem’ rule.
A
It is a rule of interpretation of words in favour of the drafter of the contract
B
It is a rule of interpretation of words against the drafter of the contract
C
It is a rule of interpretation of words to infer the real intention of the drafter of the contract
D
It is a rule of construction of words used in the contract to infer the prevailing customary effects
Answer
It is a rule of interpretation of words against the drafter of the contract
Explanation
Solution
The Contra Proferentem rule dictates that any ambiguity in a contract should be interpreted against the party that drafted it.