To interpret the express provisions of a contract,a court will
A)examine the most widely held meaning of the words.
B)begin with the ordinary meaning of the words and then will examine their meaning within the context of the words.
C)examine the ordinary meaning of the words and then will determine the most widely held meaning of the words.
D)begin with the ordinary meaning of the words and then will ask a jury to determine the societal meaning of the words.
E)examine the meaning of the words within the context and then will examine the ordinary meaning of the words.

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When interpreting the express provisions of a contract, a court will begin by examining the ordinary meaning of the words used in the contract. After determining the plain meaning of the words, the court will then look at the context in which they are used to see if their meaning is modified or clarified. Only after considering the words and context will the court then move on to consider other factors, such as the parties' intentions, industry customs, and the like. Therefore, the most accurate answer is B, which accurately captures the steps a court would take in interpreting a contract.

To Interpret the Express Provisions of a Contract,a Court Will