P.R. Laws tit. 31, § 3471 : ONE Civil Code —Subtitle 4 Obligations and Contracts —PART II. Contracts —Chapter 259. Interpretation of Contracts —§ 3471. Literal sense to be observed; when intention prevails

If the terms of a contract are clear and leave no doubt as to the intentions of the contracting parties, the literal sense of its stipulations shall be observed.

If the words should appear contrary to the evident intention of the contracting parties, the intention shall prevail.

History

—Civil Code, 1930, § 1233.

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