28-3-501. Words generally understood in their ordinary sense. The words of a contract are to be understood in their ordinary and popular sense rather than according to their strict legal meaning unless used by the parties in a technical sense or unless a special meaning is given to them by usage, in which case the latter […]
28-3-502. Interpretation of technical words. Technical words are to be interpreted as usually understood by persons in the profession or business to which they relate unless clearly used in a different sense. History: En. Sec. 2210, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5034, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7536, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1645; Field Civ. […]
28-3-503. Inconsistent words to be rejected. Words in a contract which are wholly inconsistent with its nature or with the main intention of the parties are to be rejected. History: En. Sec. 2218, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5042, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7544, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1653; Field Civ. C. Sec. 818; […]
