Legal Definition and Related Resources of Latent ambiguity
Meaning of Latent ambiguity
One which does not appear from the words of an instrument, but only from the application of the words to the subject matter. See 117 U. S. 221. A latent ambiguity may arise from the fact that there are two or more persons or objects tojwhich a perfect description will apply. Thus, where lands were conveyed to one by name, and it appeared that therfe were two of that name, it was held a latent ambiguity. 131 Mass. 179. Or it may arise from a misdescription not apparent on the face of the instrument, whereby two persons or objects or none at all are described. 117 U. S. 221. A mere mistake in a description, whereby it is made to apply to something other than was intended, is not an ambiguity. 11 Johns. (N. Y.) 201.
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