The fundamental precept of contract interpretation is that agreements are construed in accord with the parties' intent, and the best evidence of the parties' intention is what they say in their writing. Therefore, a written agreement that, on its face, is complete, clear, and unambiguous must be enforced according to the plain meaning of its terms. The threshold issues of whether a contract is unambiguous, and the subsequent construction and interpretation of an unambiguous contract, are for the court to decide.
249-251 Brighton Beach Ave., LLC v. 249 Brighton Corp., NY Slip Op 03321 (2d Dep't June 21, 2023)
