Jewett Refrigerator Co. v. Lawless

So far as it affects the questions here we must determine the meaning of this lease, and in so doing the law says greater regard is to be had to the clear intent of the parties than to any particular words which they may have used in the expression of their intent. 13 C. J. 523.

To this paramount rule all others are subordinate. 6 R. C. L. 835.

“ Indeed, in giving effect to the general meaning of a writing particular words are sometimes disregarded or supplied.” 2 Willis-ton Cont. 1197, 1206, 1217.

And the question the court is seeking to answer being the meaning of the writing, at the time and…