Common use of Captions; Interpretation Clause in Contracts

Captions; Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections or Exhibits, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The Background Section hereof constitutes an integral part of this Agreement. References to Sections include subsections, which are part of the related Section. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The phrases “the date of this Agreement,” “the date hereof” and terms of similar import, unless the context otherwise requires, shall be deemed to refer to the date set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise specifically noted, the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Old Line Bancshares Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Howard Bancorp Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Old Line Bancshares Inc)

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Captions; Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections or Exhibits, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The Background Section hereof constitutes an integral part of this Agreement. References to Sections include subsections, which are part of the related Section. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The phrases “the date of this Agreement,” “the date hereof” and terms of similar import, unless the context otherwise requires, shall be deemed to refer to the date set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise specifically noted, the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement. The parties Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Old Line Bancshares Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Farmers & Merchants Bancshares, Inc.)

Captions; Interpretation. When a The captions and section headings appearing herein are included solely for convenience of reference is made and are not intended to affect the interpretation of any provision of this Note. Except where the context otherwise requires, the defined terms used in this Agreement Note shall apply equally to Sections or Exhibits, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The Background Section hereof constitutes an integral part of this Agreement. References to Sections include subsections, which are part the singular and plural forms of the related Section. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreementterms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine, and neuter forms. The words “include,” “includes” or and “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words phrase “without limitation.” The phrases word will” shall be construed to have the date of this Agreement,” same meaning and effect as the word the date hereofshall” and terms of similar importboth “will” and “shall” are used in the mandatory and imperative sense. The word “may” means is authorized or permitted to, unless while “may not” means is not authorized or permitted to. Unless the context otherwise requires, : (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement or other document herein shall be deemed construed as referring to refer such agreement or other document as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, restatements, supplements, or modifications set forth herein or therein); (ii) any reference herein to the date set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement subsidiaries of any entity shall be construed to be of include such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise specifically noted, entity’s direct and indirect subsidiaries; (iii) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement as a whole in its entirety and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation provision hereof; and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement (iv) all references herein to sections shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions to refer to sections of this AgreementNote.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Non Debtor Affiliate Settlement Agreement (McDermott International Inc), McDermott International Inc

Captions; Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections or Exhibits, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The Background Section hereof constitutes Recitals hereto constitute an integral part of this Agreement. References to Sections include subsections, which are part of the related Section. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The phrases “the date of this Agreement,” “the date hereof” and terms of similar import, unless the context otherwise requires, shall be deemed to refer to the date set forth in the Recitals preamble to this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise specifically noted, the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Bay Bancorp, Inc.)

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Captions; Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections or Exhibits, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The Background Section hereof constitutes an integral part of this Agreement. References to Sections include subsections, which are part of the related Section. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The phrases “the date of this Agreement,” “the date hereof” and terms of similar import, unless the context otherwise requires, shall be deemed to refer to the date set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise specifically noted, the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement. The parties Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.. 108

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Bay Bancorp, Inc.)

Captions; Interpretation. When a The captions and section headings appearing herein are included solely for convenience of reference is made and are not intended to affect the interpretation of any provision of this Note. Except where the context otherwise requires, the defined terms used in this Agreement Note shall apply equally to Sections or Exhibits, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The Background Section hereof constitutes an integral part of this Agreement. References to Sections include subsections, which are part the singular and plural forms of the related Section. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreementterms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words "include,” “" "includes” or “" and "including” are used in this Agreement, they " shall be deemed to be followed by the words “phrase "without limitation." The phrases “word "will" shall be construed to have the date same meaning and effect as the word "shall" and both "will" and "shall" are used in the mandatory and imperative sense. The word "may" means is authorized or permitted to, while "may not" means is not authorized or permitted to. Unless the context otherwise requires: (i) any definition of this Agreementor reference to any agreement or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement or other document as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, restatements, supplements or modifications set forth herein or therein); (ii) any reference herein to the subsidiaries of any entity shall be construed to include such entity's direct and indirect subsidiaries; (iii) the words "herein,” “the date " "hereof," and terms "hereunder," and words of similar import, unless the context otherwise requires, shall be deemed to refer to the date set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise specifically noted, the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole in its entirety and not to any particular Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other subdivision of this Agreement. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation provision hereof; and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement (iv) all references herein to sections shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions to refer to sections of this AgreementNote.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Usg Corp

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