Per Curiam.
Where as here ambiguity arises from the writings of parties to an agreement, the intention of the parties must be ascertained in the light of the surrounding facts and circumstances. Parol evidence is admissible for that purpose. (O'Neil Supply Co. v. Petroleum Heat & Power Co., 280 N.Y. 50, 56; Martin v. Crumb, 216 N.Y. 500, 505.) It is also well settled that cancellation of a contract must be clearly expressed. (Metallograph...
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