patent ambiguity

patent ambiguity
An uncertainty appearing on the face of an instrument, such that the court, reading the language in the light of all the facts and circumstances referred to in the instrument, is unable to derive therefrom the intention of the parties. 23 Am J2d Deeds § 251. In will:–an ambiguity appearing upon the face of the instrument, for example, a bequest to "some" of the six children of the testator's brother. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1042.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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