Leilani enters into a contract with Metro Taxi Company to work as a cabdriver.Under the plain meaning rule,if the contract's writing is clear and unequivocal,the meaning of the terms must be determined from
A) only evidence not contained in the document.
B) any relevant extrinsic evidence.
C) only the document itself.
D) the later testimony of the parties.

Question

Leilani enters into a contract with Metro Taxi Company to work as a cabdriver.Under the plain meaning rule,if the contract's writing is clear and unequivocal,the meaning of the terms must be determined from​ 
A) ​only evidence not contained in the document. 
B) ​any relevant extrinsic evidence. 
C) ​only the document itself. 
D) ​the later testimony of the parties.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The plain meaning rule states that if the contract's writing is clear and unequivocal, the meaning of the terms must be determined from only the document itself. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they suggest the use of evidence outside of the document, which is not permissible under the plain meaning rule.

Leilani Enters into a Contract with Metro Taxi Company to Work