This appeal followed. The aim of all contract interpretation is to ascertain the intent of the parties. When the contract language is plain, the parties' intent is determined by applying the plain language. When the language is ambiguous, extrinsic evidence of the parties' intent may be considered. Patti v. Western Mach.
Ambiguity exists if the contract is reasonably susceptible to more than one meaning.
Wausau Underwriters Ins. Whether a contract is ambiguous is a question of law we review independently. When a contract is ambiguous, the question of intent is for the trier of fact. We decide the questions of law involved in contract interpretation independently while benefiting from the trial court's analysis. 142 Wis. 2d at 322.