What is the ratio in Wood v Capita Insurance Services?

Textual analysis remains the primary method of contractual interpretation, with commercial common sense serving as a secondary check rather than overriding clear language.

What did the court decide in Wood v Capita Insurance Services?

The Supreme Court ruled that regulatory compliance warranties did not cover the specific FCA requirements, emphasising textual analysis over commercial assumptions.

Why is Wood v Capita Insurance Services important for contract law?

It refined the Rainy Sky approach by preventing over-reliance on commercial common sense and reaffirming the primacy of textual analysis in interpretation.

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