Practice point: The agreement should be read as a whole to ensure that undue emphasis is not placed on particular words and phrases.
Students should note that extrinsic evidence may not be considered unless it is determined as a matter of law that the agreement is ambiguous.
Case: Burlington Ins. Co. v. Utica First Ins. Co., NY Slip Op 01906 (2d Dept. 2010)
The opinion is here.
Tomorrow's issue: Motion practice.
