V. Admissibility of Preparatory Work

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 3
2. Preface 7
3. Table of Contents 9
4. Table of Cases Cited 11
5. List of Abbreviations 17
6. I. Introduction 19
7. II. Respect for “Clear Meaning” 22
8. III. Constructions When the Text Appears Doubtful 61
9. IV. Constructions Interfering with the Manifest Purposes of the Contracting Parties 76
10. V. Admissibility of Preparatory Work 95
11. VI. Versions in Differing Languages 141
12. VII. The “Rule of Liberal Construction” 159
13. VIII. Conclusion 182
14. Bibliography 186
15. Index 193