Modern Legal Drafting, Second Edition: A Guide to Using Clearer Language (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society)

Butt, Peter

ISBN 10: 0521674522 / ISBN 13: 9780521674522

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Legal Drafting, Second Edition: A Guide to Using Clearer Language (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521674522
• ISBN 13: 9780521674522
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Acceptable
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

In the second edition of this highly regarded text, the authors show how and why traditional legal language has developed the peculiar characteristics that make legal documents inaccessible to the end users. Incorporating recent research and case law, the book provides a critical examination of case law and the rules of interpretation. Detailed case studies illustrate how obtuse or outdated words, phrases and concepts can be rewritten, reworked or removed altogether. Particularly useful is the step-by-step guide to drafting in the modern style, using examples from four types of common legal documents: leases, company constitutions, wills and conveyances. Readers will gain an appreciation of the historical influences on drafting practice and the use of legal terminology. They will learn about the current moves to reform legal language, and receive clear instruction on how to make their writing clearer and their legal documents more useful.

About the Authors

Peter Butt is a Professor of Law and founding director of the Centre for Plain Legal Language at the University of Sydney.

Richard Castle is a solicitor currently working in New Zealand.