“2. When a clause is susceptible of a double meaning, one should understand it in the sense in which it may have some effect, rather than in the one in which it would not have any.” (Art. 1157.)
“4. That which is ambiguous is to be interpreted by what is customary in the country where the contract is made.” (Art. 1159.)
“5. One should supply in a contract its customary clauses, though they be not therein expressed.” (Art. 1160.)
“6. All the clauses of agreements are to be interpreted by one another, giving each the sense which results from the entire document.” (Art. 1161.)
“7. If doubtful, the agreement is to be interpreted against the stipulator, and in favor of him who contracted the obligation.” (Art. 1162.)
CHAPTER V.
DUTIES TOWARDS THE LIBERTY AND TOWARDS THE HONOR OF OTHERS.—JUSTICE,
DISTRIBUTIVE AND REMUNERATIVE; EQUITY.
SUMMARY.