A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting - Softcover

Adams, Kenneth A.

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9781614388036: A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1614388032 ISBN 13: 9781614388036
Publisher: American Bar Association, 2013

Synopsis

A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Third Edition is a uniquely in-depth survey of the building blocks of contract language. First published in 2004, it offers those who draft, review, negotiate, or interpret contracts an alternative to the dysfunction of traditional contract language and the flawed conventional wisdom that perpetuates it. This manual has become a vital resource throughout the legal profession, in the U.S. and internationally.

This manual's focus remains how to express contract terms in prose that is free of the archaisms, redundancies, ambiguities, and other problems that afflict traditional contract language. With exceptional analysis and an unmatched level of practical detail, Adams highlights common sources of confusion and recommends clearer and more concise alternatives. This manual is organized to facilitate easy reference, and it illustrates its analysis with numerous examples. Consult it to save time in drafting and negotiation and to reduce the risk of dispute.

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About the Author

Kenneth A. Adams is a consultant, writer, and speaker on contract drafting. He currently resides in Garden City, New York.

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Publisher
American Bar Association
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1614388032
ISBN 13 
9781614388036
Binding
Spiral-bound
Edition number
3
Number of pages
475
Rating
  • 4.46 out of 5 stars
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