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Benjamin Gilman: “No, that would be an illogical construction of the provisions. Section 5(f)(3) is essentially a contract sanctity…”

On the recordJune 18, 1996
No, that would be an illogical construction of the provisions. Section 5(f)(3) is essentially a contract sanctity provision.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York

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Discussing the interpretation of legal provisions in a legislative context.

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