Caselaw Corner
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Words Matter: A Case about Contract Interpretation
In contract law, text is paramount. A recent opinion from the Fifth District Court of Appeal illustrates this point. In Balazic v. Balazic, the court was asked to interpret a provision of a settlement agreement dealing with the distribution of the former husband’s retirement plan. The provision required the former husband and wife to equally...