The public character of a DOCA limits the surrounding circumstances that may be considered in its construction, and provisions dealing with joint venture interests must use precise language to avoid ambiguity between 'release' and 'relinquishment'.
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2 of the 8 citing cases carry a classified treatment. How each court treated it is available to signed-in members.