Legal Opinion · Concurring in part, dissenting in part

United Parcel Service, Inc. v. Universal Diamond Corp.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided July 15, 1991No. A91A0233Published

1Concurring in part, dissenting in partCarley, Judge

In my opinion, the term “cash only” is ambiguous and that ambiguity remains after applying the rules of construction. Accordingly, I concur in the affirmance of the denial of appellant-defendant’s motion for summary judgment, but I must dissent to the affirmance of the grant of appellee-plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment.

“ ‘The word “ambiguity” has been variously defined by the courts, but for the purpose of this case it is sufficient to say that a *796word or phrase is ambiguous only when it is of uncertain meaning, and may be fairly understood in more ways than one.’ [Cits.]” Burden v.…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Travelers Insurance v. BlakeySupreme Court of Georgia · 1986
  2. California Insurance v. BlumburgCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960
  3. Burden v. ThomasCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
  4. Kerlin v. YoungSupreme Court of Georgia · 1924
  5. Bemco Mattress Co. v. Southeast Bedding Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1990

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