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Opinions in Minnesota that cite Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 205 N.W.2d 121.
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North Country Contracting, LLC, et al., Respondents,
Minn. Ct. App. 2025
Contractual language is ambiguous “ if, judged by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.”
- Odyssey Medica_l Technologies, LLC, Appellant, vs. Medtronic, Inc., Respondent. Minn. Ct. App. 2022
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GGG, Incorporation, Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2020
For example, w e determine ambiguity “without resort to parol evidence.”
- Gill v. Gill 919 N.W.2d 297 Minn. 2018
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J.C. Allen Co., Inc., Appellant,
Minn. Ct. App. 2018
A contract is ambiguous “if, judged by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.” Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Co., 295 Minn. 348, 351
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In re the Marriage of: Sonja Vogen Baertsch, petitioner, Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2018
Deciding whether an ambiguity exists “cannot be made by reading words in isolation.” (citing Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 352, ).
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Sherwood Forest, Inc., Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2017
A contract is ambiguous “if, judged by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.” Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351, see also Dykes v. Sukup Mfg.
- Allen Battle v. Auto Sales 1, Inc. Minn. Ct. App. 2017
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Allen Battle v. Auto Sales 1, Inc.
Minn. Ct. App. 2017
Contractual language is ambiguous “if, judged by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.” Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351
- Andrew Kaeding v. Karl Auleciems, Susanne Auleciems 886 N.W.2d 658 Minn. Ct. App. 2016
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Andrew Kaeding v. Karl Auleciems, Susanne Auleciems
886 N.W.2d 658
Minn. Ct. App. 2016
A contract is ambiguous “if, judged 11 by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.” Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351, see also Dykes v. Sukup Mfg.
- David Waterworth v. Elaine Ekman Minn. Ct. App. 2016
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David Waterworth v. Elaine Ekman
Minn. Ct. App. 2016
A contract is ambiguous “if, judged by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.” Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351, see also Dykes v. Sukup Mfg.
- SCI Minnesota Funeral Services, Inc. v. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Corp. 795 N.W.2d 855 Minn. 2011
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SCI Minnesota Funeral Services, Inc. v. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Corp.
795 N.W.2d 855
Minn. 2011
But Washburn contends that the court of appeals correctly applied a deferential standard of review to the district court’s decision on equitable claims because we uphold the district court’s exercise of equitable powers unless they are manifestly contrary to the evidence, citing Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 353 , (applying a manifestly-contrary-to-the-evidence standard to a reformation decision when a trial court decided the facts) and Golden Valley Shopping Ctr.,
- Marriage of Grachek v. Grachek 750 N.W.2d 328 Minn. Ct. App. 2008
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Marriage of Grachek v. Grachek
750 N.W.2d 328
Minn. Ct. App. 2008
See Hydra-Mac, (reiterating the principle that language in a contract “should never be interpreted in isolation, but rather in the context of the entire agreement.”); Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 352 , (stating that “[wjords, phrases, or sentences [in a contract] cannot be dissected and read in ...
- Augustine v. Arizant Inc. 735 N.W.2d 740 Minn. Ct. App. 2007
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Augustine v. Arizant Inc.
735 N.W.2d 740
Minn. Ct. App. 2007
See Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 355 , (holding that parties’ intent to be bound by letter of intent is “matter of fact”).
- In Re the Cities of Annandale & Maple Lake NPDES/SDS Permit Issuance for the Discharge of Treated Wastewater 731 N.W.2d 502 Minn. 2007
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In Re the Cities of Annandale & Maple Lake NPDES/SDS Permit Issuance for the Discharge of Treated Wastewater
731 N.W.2d 502
Minn. 2007
See Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 352 , (interpreting a contract provision).
- River Valley Truck Center, Inc. v. Interstate Companies 704 N.W.2d 154 Minn. 2005
- Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Chisholm v. Norman 696 N.W.2d 329 Minn. 2005
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Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Chisholm v. Norman
696 N.W.2d 329
Minn. 2005
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351 , Telex Corp. v. Data Products Corp., 271 Minn. 288, 291 , -85 (1965).
- Pioneer Peat, Inc. v. Quality Grassing & Services, Inc. 653 N.W.2d 469 Minn. Ct. App. 2002
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Pioneer Peat, Inc. v. Quality Grassing & Services, Inc.
653 N.W.2d 469
Minn. Ct. App. 2002
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351
- In Re Ocwen Financial Services, Inc. 649 N.W.2d 854 Minn. Ct. App. 2002
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In Re Ocwen Financial Services, Inc.
649 N.W.2d 854
Minn. Ct. App. 2002
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351
- Swanson v. Parkway Estates Townhouse Ass'n 567 N.W.2d 767 Minn. Ct. App. 1997
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Swanson v. Parkway Estates Townhouse Ass'n
567 N.W.2d 767
Minn. Ct. App. 1997
(citing Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351 , ).
- Art Goebel, Inc. v. North Suburban Agencies, Inc. 567 N.W.2d 511 Minn. 1997
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Art Goebel, Inc. v. North Suburban Agencies, Inc.
567 N.W.2d 511
Minn. 1997
Lamb Plumbing & Heating Co. v. Kraus-Anderson of Minneapolis, Inc., Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351
- Current Technology Concepts, Inc. v. Irie Enterprises, Inc. 530 N.W.2d 539 Minn. 1995
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Current Technology Concepts, Inc. v. Irie Enterprises, Inc.
530 N.W.2d 539
Minn. 1995
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351 , Lamb, d at 862 .
- Goodhue State Bank v. Luhman 490 N.W.2d 152 Minn. Ct. App. 1992
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Goodhue State Bank v. Luhman
490 N.W.2d 152
Minn. Ct. App. 1992
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351
- Concordia College Corp. v. Salvation Army 470 N.W.2d 542 Minn. Ct. App. 1991
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Concordia College Corp. v. Salvation Army
470 N.W.2d 542
Minn. Ct. App. 1991
See Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 352 , (determination that agreement is ambiguous must be reached through synthesis in which words, phrases, and sentences are understood in accordance with purpose of agreement as a whole).
- Trondson v. Janikula 458 N.W.2d 679 Minn. 1990
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Trondson v. Janikula
458 N.W.2d 679
Minn. 1990
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Cory., 295 Minn. 348, 351
- Hydra-Mac, Inc. v. Onan Corp. 450 N.W.2d 913 Minn. 1990
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Hydra-Mac, Inc. v. Onan Corp.
450 N.W.2d 913
Minn. 1990
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 352
- Hydra-Mac, Inc. v. Onan Corp. 430 N.W.2d 846 Minn. Ct. App. 1989
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Hydra-Mac, Inc. v. Onan Corp.
430 N.W.2d 846
Minn. Ct. App. 1989
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 352 , Reliable Metal, Inc. v. Shakopee Valley Printing, Inc.
- Nolan v. Stuebner 429 N.W.2d 918 Minn. Ct. App. 1988
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Nolan v. Stuebner
429 N.W.2d 918
Minn. Ct. App. 1988
Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 353
- In re the May 8, 1987 Assessment by the Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Ass'n 428 N.W.2d 824 Minn. Ct. App. 1988
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In re the May 8, 1987 Assessment by the Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Ass'n
428 N.W.2d 824
Minn. Ct. App. 1988
Employers Liability Assurance Corp. v. Morse, 261 Minn. 259, 264 , see also Metro Office Parks v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351 , (where language used by parties is plain and unambiguous, no need for resort to parol evidence for construction of contract).
- Reliable Metal, Inc. v. Shakopee Valley Printing, Inc. 407 N.W.2d 684 Minn. Ct. App. 1987
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Reliable Metal, Inc. v. Shakopee Valley Printing, Inc.
407 N.W.2d 684
Minn. Ct. App. 1987
“A writing is ambiguous if, judged by its language alone and without resort to parol evidence, it is reasonably susceptible of more than one meaning.” Metro Office Parks Co. v. Control Data Corp., 295 Minn. 348, 351