Despite its ancient origins, recent Commercial Division decisions illustrate how the flexible canon of ejusdem generis continues to shape the interpretation of modern contracts, as well as statutes, frequently serving as a limiting principle on a litigant’s expansive interpretation of a contract’s or statute’s catchall phrase. Thomas J. Hall and Judith A. Archer explore the term in this edition of their Commercial Division Update.

Download the full New York Law Journal article, "Ejusdem generis: It is known by the company it keeps."



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Thomas J. Hall
Thomas J. Hall
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Judith A. Archer
Judith A. Archer
Co-Partner-in-Charge, New York
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judith.archer@nortonrosefulbright.com
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