What is the test for "reasonable expectations" in the law of contracts?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Ashcraft v. M, E065660 (Cal. App. 2017):

meaning a layperson would attach to them. [Citations.] "'"The purpose of the law of contracts is to protect the reasonable expectations of the parties."'" (Gravillis v. Coldwell Bander Residential Brokerage Co. (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 761, 774-775.)

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