M Civ JI 142.51 Must Consider All Parts of Contract

The written agreement, along with all attachments thereto, is to be considered in determining the existence or nature of the contractual duties owed by [ name of party being sued on contract ] to [ name of party ]. In determining the parties’ intentions under the written contract, you should consider the agreement as a whole, including all of its parts and attachments.

Comment

Interstate Construction Co v USF&G, 207 Mich 265 (1919); McIntosh v Groomes, 227 Mich 215 (1924).

History

M Civ JI 142.51 was added March 2005.