Legal Opinion
Berry v. Klinger
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided March 11, 1983No. Record 801686PublishedCited by 169 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
This appeal involves the construction of the language of a contract. The question presented is whether the language is unambiguous, to be given effect according to its plain meaning, or is ambiguous, requiring the admission of extrinsic evidence to show its intended meaning.
Charles T. Berry, Jr., and F. Everett Wright brought an action against Charles V. Klinger and Gloria Klinger to recover certain real estate taxes and expenses advanced in connection with a projected development of the Klingers’ property. They relied on a written contract between the parties dated October 21, 1968. At a…
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