CA-0031Canons · Contract · Wanted
Contra Proferentem
Scope
An ambiguous term is read against the party who drafted it, especially in insurance policies and standard forms.
Authorities to start from
- United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pushpalaya Printers, (2004) 3 SCC 694
- General Assurance Society Ltd. v. Chandumull Jain, AIR 1966 SC 1644
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