Contra Proferentem

“Contra Proferentem” in Maritime Law

Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.

The following is a definition of “Contra Proferentem”, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: “against the stipulator”. (A contract is interpreted against the stipulator.) See Ontario Bus Industries v. The Federal Calumet [1992] 1 F.C. 245 at p. 255 (Fed. Ct. of Canada), upheld (1993) 150 N.R. 149 (Fed. Ct. of App. of Canada).