Construction in United States

Construction Definition

(Lat. construere, to put together). In practice. Determining the meaning and application as to the case in question of the provisions of a constitution, statute, will, or other instrument, or of an oral agreement. Drawing conclusions respecting subjects that lie beyond the direct expressions of the term. Lieber, Leg. & Pol. Herm. 20. “Interpretation,” if an exact synonym, is a preferable term, since it has but a single significance; while “construction” is used also in a mechanical sense, but see “Interpretation” for an attempted distinction. Some writers have distinguished between construction and interpretation, holding that interpretation is ascertaining the true sense of the language of the writing by limiting the inquiry to a consideration and comparison of the words themselves, while construction is the drawing of conclusions respecting subjects that lie beyond the direct expression of the text, from elements known from and given in the text-conclusions which are in the spirit, though not within the letter of the text. 9 111. App. 486. The legitimate purpose of all construction of a contract or other instrument in writing, is, to ascertain the intention of the party or parties in making the same, and when this is determined, effect will be given thereto, unless to do so would violate some established rule of property. 122 111. 326.

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(Lat. construere, to put together). In practice. Determining the meaning and application as to the case in question of the provisions of a constitution, statute, will, or other instrument, or of an oral agreement. Drawing conclusions respecting subjects that lie beyond the direct expressions of the term. Lieber, Leg. & Pol. Herm. 20. “Interpretation,” if an exact synonym, is a preferable term, since it has but a single significance; while “construction” is used also in a mechanical sense, but see “Interpretation” for an attempted distinction. Some writers have distinguished between construction and interpretation, holding that interpretation is ascertaining the true sense of the language of the writing by limiting the inquiry to a consideration and comparison of the words themselves, while construction is the drawing of conclusions respecting subjects that lie beyond the direct expression of the text, from elements known from and given in the text-conclusions which are in the spirit, though not within the letter of the text. 9 111. App. 486. The legitimate purpose of all construction of a contract or other instrument in writing, is, to ascertain the intention of the party or parties in making the same, and when this is determined, effect will be given thereto, unless to do so would violate some established rule of property. 122 111. 326.

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Concrete Construction in the context of Real Estate

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• Architectural Concrete Construc-tion; Reinforced Concrete Construction

Garret in the context of Real Estate

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• Attic

Construction Background

Construction Background

Construction (Bills of Lading)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of construction . Then, cross references and a brief overview about Bills of Lading is provided. Finally, the subject of Shipping in relation with construction is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Construction (Documents of Title)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of construction. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Documents of Title is provided. Finally, the subject of Commercial Law in relation with construction is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Construction (Secured Transactions)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of construction. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Secured Transactions is provided. Finally, the subject of Commercial Law in relation with construction is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Construction

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Construction in the U.S. Code: Title 6, Chapter 1, Subchapter X

The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating construction are compiled in the United States Code under Title 6, Chapter 1, Subchapter X. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Domestic Security (including construction) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Homeland Security of the US Code, including construction) by chapter and subchapter.