1. An Overview 2. The Purpose of Interpretation 3. The Materials Available 4. Law and Precedent 5. The Meaning of Words 6. Implied Terms 7. The Canons of Construction 8. Ambiguity and Uncertainty 9. Mistakes and Inconsistencies 10. Preliminary Parts of a Contract 11. The Subject Matter of the Contract 12. Exemption Clauses 13. Force Majeure Clauses 14. Certificates, Consents, and Deeming Clauses 15. Stipulations as to Time 16. Conditions and Conditional Obligations 17. Penalties, Termination and Forfeiture Clauses 18. Dispute Resolution