英文摘要 |
Whether it is possible to apply the stricter state laws to the interpretation of sample collection provisions is an important issue. Article 24.3 of the World Anti-Doping Code provides that “The Code shall be interpreted as an independent and autonomous text and not by reference to the existing law or statutes of the Signatories or governments.” That is to say, World Anti-Doping Program and state laws parallel to each other, the former’s interpretation does not depend on the latter, but rather on the general principles of contract interpretation. The judge should apply the rules of literal interpretation and give priority to the common will of the parties. When different parties have different understandings toward a contract term, the judge should seek the meaning of the contract term as a reasonable person in the contracting circumstance. When neither side of the parties invests any special meanings into the contract term, the judge can reveal the term’s meaning in accordance with the objective and reasonable standard rather than the parties’ intentions. |