Blessed is the exposition by which anything is saved from destruction.

Explanation

An interpretation that rescues the instrument from nullity is always preferred; the law strives to preserve, not to destroy.

Where this applies

• The interpretation that saves the contract from being void should be preferred.
• We should read the document in a way that preserves it rather than destroys it.
• An interpretation that rescues the agreement is better than one that kills it.

See also

• 10.1.1 Liberal constructions of written instruments are to be made, on account of the simplicity of the common people, so that the thing may have effect rather than perish; and words should serve the intention, not the intention the words.
• 10.1.14 It is a bad exposition which corrupts the text.