Contracts
What is the 'four corners rule' in Delaware contract interpretation?
AAll four corners of a property must be described in a deed
BCourts look only at the written words within the four corners of the document to interpret the contract, without considering outside evidence✓ Correct
CA rule requiring four parties to sign a contract for commercial real estate
DA rule that all four types of contingencies must be addressed in a purchase contract
Explanation
The four corners rule (plain meaning rule) requires courts to look at only the written words within the contract itself — without considering extrinsic evidence — to determine the parties' intent, when the contract language is unambiguous.
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