Four corners (law)

Four corners (law) is the meaning of a written contract, will, or deed as represented solely by its textual content. This term may also be applicable to other legal instruments.

1. From the four corners of the document: as derived from the text of the agreement itself, without relying upon other resources or witnesses.
2. "Absent ambiguity, the parties’ intentions must be discerned from the four corners of the document, and extrinsic evidence may not be considered." KY Supreme Court 2007-CA-000498
3. "Construction of a deed is a matter of law, and the intention of the parties is to be gathered from the four corners of the instrument." KY Supreme Court 1995-CA-001813
4. Looking at the four corners of the will: examining and analyzing the will.
5. "It is evident to us, from looking at the four corners of the will, ..." KY Supreme Court 1996-CA-000833