Rules and Construction Clause Samples
The "Rules and Construction" clause defines how the terms and language of a contract should be interpreted and applied. It typically outlines principles such as the precedence of specific provisions over general ones, the treatment of headings, and how ambiguities should be resolved. For example, it may state that plural words include the singular, or that references to laws include amendments. This clause ensures consistency and clarity in interpreting the contract, reducing the risk of disputes over meaning or intent.
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Rules and Construction. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and any gender shall include any other gender as the text shall indicate. All references to “including” shall mean “including, without limitation.” Whenever in this Agreement the words “equity interest” or “equity interests” or other similar words or phrases are used in connection with a Person referring to equity ownership interests in such Person, such word or phrase shall also be deemed to include a reference to membership interests and partnership interests, each reference to a “corporation” shall also be deemed to include a reference to a limited liability company and a partnership (whether general, limited or limited liability), each reference to “shareholders” of a Person shall also be deemed to include a reference to members and partners (whether general or limited) and each reference to “certificate of incorporation” or “articles of incorporation” or “bylaws” shall also be deemed to include a reference to “certificate of formation” and “operating agreement” and other applicable Organic Documents of such Person.
Rules and Construction. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and any gender shall include any other gender as the text shall indicate. All references to “including” shall mean “including, without limitation.” Each reference in this Agreement to a “corporation” shall also be deemed to include a reference to a limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability partnership and vice versa, each reference to “shareholders” of a Person shall also be deemed to include a reference to members or partners and vice versa and each reference to “certificate of incorporation” or “articles of incorporation” or “bylaws” shall also be deemed to include a reference to “certificate of formation” or “certificate of limited partnership” and “limited liability company operating agreement” or “limited partnership agreement” or other Organizational Documents of a limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability partnership and vice versa.
Rules and Construction. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and any gender shall include any other gender as the text shall indicate. All references to “including” shall mean “including, without limitation.”
Rules and Construction. Words and phrases herein shall be construed as in the singular or plural number and as masculine, feminine or neuter gender, according to the context.
Rules and Construction. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and any gender shall include any other gender as the text shall indicate. All references to “including” shall mean “including, without limitation.” Whenever in this Agreement the word “stock” or “capital stock” or other similar word or phrase is used in connection with a Person referring to equity ownership interests in such Person, such word or phrase shall also be deemed to include a reference to membership interests, each reference to a “corporation” shall also be deemed to include a reference to a limited liability company, each reference to “shareholders” of a Person shall also be deemed to include a reference to members and each reference to “certificate of incorporation” or “articles of incorporation” or “bylaws” shall also be deemed to include a reference to “certificate of formation” and “operating agreement” or other constituent documents of a limited liability company.
Rules and Construction. Words and phrases herein shall be construed as in the singular or plural number and as masculine, feminine or neuter gender, according to the context.