N.Y. AGM Law § 197
This is the official text of N.Y. AGM Law § 197, part of New York’s AGM Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "AGM Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Construction of contracts
Official statutory text
§ 197. Construction of contracts. All contracts made within the state\nfor work to be done, or for the sale and delivery of personal property\nby weight or measure shall be construed according to the standards of\nweights and measures adopted in this article and rules and regulations\npromulgated pursuant thereto.\n
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