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title: O.C.G.A. § 13-2-1. Construction of contracts by courts generally; findings of fact by juries.
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# O.C.G.A. § 13-2-1. Construction of contracts by courts generally; findings of fact by juries.

The construction of a contract is a question of law for the court. Where any matter of fact is involved, the jury should find the fact.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2718; Code 1868, § 2712; Code 1873, § 2754; Code 1882, § 2754; Civil Code 1895, § 3672; Civil Code 1910, § 4265; Code 1933, § 20-701.