"[W]e proceed to evaluate the agreement under general contract principles, without giving special weight to the intent of either party.... That said, 'the overriding purpose in construing a contract is to give effect to the mutual intent of the parties at the time the contract was made.'" [Bock v. Computer Associates International, Inc. and Platinum Technology, Inc., Nos. 00-2628 and 00-3348 (7th Cir. Jul. 28, 2001).]  MORE >>