Interpretation Ruling Clause Samples

An Interpretation Ruling clause defines how ambiguities or uncertainties in the contract's language will be resolved. Typically, this clause designates a specific party, such as an arbitrator, court, or contract administrator, to interpret unclear terms or provisions. For example, if a dispute arises over the meaning of a technical term or a procedural requirement, the designated authority will issue a binding interpretation. The core function of this clause is to provide a clear mechanism for resolving interpretive disputes, thereby reducing the risk of prolonged disagreements and ensuring consistent application of the contract's terms.
Interpretation Ruling. Either Party may, within fifteen (15) days’ notice to the other, request the Arbitrator to make an interpretation ruling on any question involving an interpretation of any terms of this Collective Agreement. It is agreed that such an interpretation ruling will only be initiated as a result of one of the Parties disagreeing with the actions or stated intended actions of the other Party. In such instances, the Arbitrator shall invite the Parties to make submissions in support of their respective interpretations at a hearing to be held for the purpose, and shall render a ruling within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the hearing. Such a ruling shall be final and binding upon the Parties and shall not be subject to reconsideration.
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Interpretation Ruling. Either Party may within fifteen (15) days notice to the other, request the Arbitrator to make an interpretation ruling on any question involving an interpretation of any terms of this Collective Agreement. It is agreed that such an interpretation ruling will only be initiated as a result of one of the Parties disagreeing with the actions or stated intended actions of the other Party. In such instances, the Arbitrator shall invite the Parties to make submissions in support of their respective interpretations at a hearing to be held for the purpose, and shall render a ruling within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the hearing. Such a ruling shall be final and binding upon the Parties and shall not be subject to reconsideration. Where the Company enacts discipline upon an Officer, such record of discipline may only be referred to by the Company for a three (3) year period subsequent to the date the discipline is enacted, providing there has not been any further discipline enacted upon the Officer within this three (3) year period. Excepted from this are suspensions. For the purpose of this Article, there shall be two (2) kinds of seniority:
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Interpretation Ruling. Either Party may within fifteen days notice to the other, request the Arbitrator to make an interpretation ruling on any question involving an interpretation of any terms of this Collective Agreement. It is agreed that such an interpretation ruling will only be initiated as a result of one of the Parties disagreeing with the actions or stated intended actions of the other Party. In such instances, the Arbitrator shall invite the Parties to make submissions in support of their respective interpretations at a hearing to be held for the purpose, and shall render a ruling within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the hearing. Such a ruling shall be final and binding upon the Parties and shall not be subject to reconsideration. Where the Company enacts discipline upon an Officer such record of discipline may only be referred to by the Company for a four (4) year period subsequent to the date the discipline is enacted, providing there has not been any further discipline enacted upon the Officer within this four (4) year period. Excepted from this are suspensions. October I, For the purpose of this Article, there shall be two (2) kinds of seniority: a) Service Seniority Being length of service with the Company as an Officer. Category Seniority Being length of service with the Company in a specified category of Officer, Master, Mate, Chief Engineer and Second An Officer shall acquire seniority as of his date of employment with the Company as an Officer provided he has completed six (6) months continuous employment as an Officer. The Company will provide the Guild with separate lists setting out both kinds of seniority. These lists shall include length of service in the above named categories and total service as an Officer. A revised seniority list to be posted on vessels by March of each year. A new seniority list shall be final if not disputed within four (4) months of it being posted. All Officers shall, on request, be provided with a letter confirming their posted vessel or class of vessel. Any changes will be in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Where posting is to class the Officer's customary vessel will be identified. To ensure that seniority acquisition in specific categories is duly recognized, and that any and all category seniority acquired, albeit in an infrequent or non-posted fashion will be recognized, the following will prevail; in the instance an Officer relieves as a Master or Chief Engineer and is listed on the Mates or Second ...
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Interpretation Ruling. Either Pa rty may, within (1 5) days' notice to the other, request the Arbitrator to make an interpretation ruling on any question involving an interpretation of any terms of this Collective Agreement . In such instan ces, the Arbitrator shall invite the Pa rties to make submissions at a heari ng to be held for the purpose, and shall render a ruling within thi rty ( 30) days of the conclusion of the hearing. Such a ru ling shall be fi nal and binding u pon the Parties and shall not be subject to reconsiderati on.
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  • Interpretation, etc Any of the terms defined herein may, unless the context otherwise requires, be used in the singular or the plural, depending on the reference. References herein to any Section, Appendix, Schedule or Exhibit shall be to a Section, an Appendix, a Schedule or an Exhibit, as the case may be, hereof unless otherwise specifically provided. The use herein of the word “include” or “including,” when following any general statement, term or matter, shall not be construed to limit such statement, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters, whether or not no limiting language (such as “without limitation” or “but not limited to” or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter.

  • Interpretation; Rules of Construction When a reference is made in this Agreement to Exhibits, such reference shall be to an Exhibit to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Articles, such reference shall be to an Article of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” when used herein shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. References to the Subsidiaries of an entity shall be deemed to include all direct and indirect Subsidiaries of such entity. References to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. The parties hereto agree that they have been represented by legal counsel during the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and, therefore, waive the application of any law, regulation, holding or rule of construction providing that ambiguities in an agreement or other document shall be construed against the party drafting such agreement or document.

  • Interpretation; Governing Law This Agreement shall be construed as a whole and in accordance with its fair meaning and any ambiguities shall not be construed for or against either party. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used in construing meaning. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Cayman Islands without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

  • Certain Rules of Interpretation In this Agreement, unless otherwise specified:

  • 2Interpretation The interpretation and construction of the Contract shall be subject to the following provisions: