Georgia Statutes

§ 13-2-3 — Ascertainment and enforcement of intention of parties generally

Georgia § 13-2-3

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O.C.G.A. § 13-2-3 (2026).

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The cardinal rule of construction is to ascertain the intention of the parties. If that intention is clear and it contravenes no rule of law and sufficient words are used to arrive at the intention, it shall be enforced irrespective of all technical or arbitrary rules of construction.

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