Drafting and Analyzing Contracts
Drafting and Analyzing Contracts

Author: Scott J. Burnham

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780769848976

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Drafting and Analyzing Contracts (called Drafting Contracts in its first two editions) has three major parts: Part I is organized around the topics that are studied in the first year Contracts course. Part II teaches the skills of contract drafting. Part III teaches how to read a contract. The purpose of this book is to apply the principles of contract law to the drafting of agreements. Each chapter discusses the substance of contracts as applied to drafting and suggests language that may be employed to accomplish the purpose. Drafting and Analyzing Contracts uses drafting to: exemplify the principles of contract law illustrate the principles in a planning context develop the skills of a lawyer. Part I (How the Principles of Contract Law are Exemplified in Drafting) contains 14 chapters that illuminate the substantive law. For example: Chapter 7 demonstrates the problems that can arise from ambiguity and how to cure them; and Chapter 10 makes clear how drafters can use the concept of conditions to accomplish their goals. This Part is particularly useful to supplement the first-year Contracts class. Part II (How the Principles of Drafting are Exemplified in Contracts) teaches techniques for contract drafting, including Drafting in Plain Language and Drafting with a Computer. This Part reinforces the substantive law and is particularly useful for upper-division classes that teach drafting. Part III (How to Read and Analyze a Contract) shows how attorneys rely on forms and models where there is no opportunity for drafting. Therefore, attorneys must first read a contract before re-drafting it or explaining it to a client. Students who follow the "5 passes" process for reading contracts will develop and deepen their analytical skills. A thorough Teacher's Manual (available only to professors) provides guidance on teaching drafting, commentary on all parts of the book, solutions to all the problems, additional problems, and a bibliography.

Drafting and Analyzing Contracts
Drafting and Analyzing Contracts

Author: Scott J. Burnham

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780820557885

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Drafting and Analyzing Contracts (called Drafting Contracts in its first two editions) is organized around the topics that are studied in the first year Contracts course. The purpose of this book is to apply the principles of contract law to the drafting of agreements. Each chapter discusses the substance of contracts as applied to drafting and suggests language that may be employed to accomplish the purpose. Drafting and Analyzing Contracts uses drafting to: exemplify the principles of contract law illustrate the principles in a planning context develop the skills of a lawyer Part I (How the Principles of Contract Law are Exemplified in Drafting) contains 14 chapters that illuminate the substantive law. For example: Chapter 7 demonstrates the problems that can arise from ambiguity and how to cure them; and Chapter 10 makes clear how drafters can use the concepts to accomplish different goals. Part II (How the Principles of Drafting are Exemplified in Contracts) teaches techniques for contact drafting, including Drafting in Plain Language and Drafting with a Computer. Part II reinforces the substantive law and is particularly useful for classes that teach drafting. New in this edition is Part III (How to Read and Analyze a Contract). Attorneys rely on forms and models and often employ form contracts where there is no opportunity for drafting. Therefore, attorneys must first read a contract before drafting or explaining it to a client. Students who follow the "5 passes" process for reading contracts will develop and deepen their analytical skills. A thorough Teacher's Manual (available only to professors) provides guidance on teaching drafting, commentary on all parts of the book, solutions to all the problems, additional problems, and a bibliography.

CCSOS: DRAFTING CONTRACTS: HOW AND WHY LAWYERS DO WHAT THEY DO 2E
CCSOS: DRAFTING CONTRACTS: HOW AND WHY LAWYERS DO WHAT THEY DO 2E

Author: Tina L. Stark

Publisher: Aspen Publishing

Published: 2013-11-26

Total Pages: 752

ISBN-13: 1454829052

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An eagerly anticipated second edition of this established and highly regarded text teaches the key practice skill of contract drafting, with emphasis on how to incorporate the business deal into the contract and add value to the client's deal. Features: More exercises throughout the book, incorporating More precedents for use in exercises Exercises designed to teach students how to read and analyze a contract progressively more difficult and sophisticated New, multi-draft exercises involving a variety of business contracts New and refreshed examples, including Examples of well-drafted boilerplate provisions More detailed examples of proper way to use shall Multiple well-drafted contracts with annotations Revised Aircraft Purchase Agreement exercise to focus on key issues, along with precedents on how to draft the action sections and the endgame sections. Expanded explanations of endgame provisions, along with examples and new exercises

The Elements of Contract Drafting with Questions and Clauses for Consideration
The Elements of Contract Drafting with Questions and Clauses for Consideration

Author: George W. Kuney

Publisher: West Academic Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13:

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"This book is a practical, to-the-point text covering the fundamental working parts of a contract and how one should be prepared. It provides an overview of the issues and processes involved in drafting contracts and transactional documents. It enables students to analyze the basic structure of contracts and other deal documents and develop the macro and micro techniques used to efficiently create those documents with precision and clarity. It provides the principles necessary for an understanding of the common structures of transactional documents and their provisions that can then be applied to specific transactions. This book also covers some of the substantive laws that may affect contracts."--Publisher's website.

Contract Drafting
Contract Drafting

Author: Lenné Eidson Espenschied

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9781604427950

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Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice presents an overview of the stages in the contract process and offers a comprehensive introduction to the substantive areas addressed in transactional documents. In fourteen lessons, readers will learn how to work from prior documents to produce effective and complete legal documents that protect the client's interests.

Drafting International Contracts
Drafting International Contracts

Author: Marcel Fontaine

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 9047430239

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Drafting International Contracts is an essential resource for anyone working in international business. The book is a straightforward, easy-to-use tool featuring all the latest trends and developments, including a summary of 25 years of meetings and discussions of the International Contracts Working Group, comprised of professional lawyers, corporate counsel, and academics. It offers a systematic analysis of the main clauses present in international contracts, providing abundant quotations of actual clauses, with critical assessments. The book fosters an understanding of how international contracts are drafted in actual practice. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.

Contract Law For Dummies
Contract Law For Dummies

Author: Scott J. Burnham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1118092732

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Take the mumbo jumbo out of contract law and ace your contracts course Contract law deals with the promises and agreements that law will enforce. Understanding contract law is vital for all aspiring lawyers and paralegals, and contracts courses are foundational courses within all law schools. Contract Law For Dummies tracks to a typical contracts course and assists you in understanding the foundational legal rules controlling voluntary agreements people enter into while conducting their personal and business affairs. Suitable as a supplement to introductory and advanced courses in contract law, Contract Law For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of confusing terminology and aids in the reading and analysis of cases and statutes. Contract Law For Dummies gives you coverage of everything you need to know to score your highest in a typical contracts course. You'll get coverage of contract formation; contract defenses; contract theory and legality; agreement, consideration, restitution, and promissory estoppel; fraud and remedies; performance and breach; electronic contracts and signatures; and much more. Tracks to a typical contracts course Plain-English explanations demystify intimidating information Clear, practical information helps you interpret and understand cases and statutes If you're enrolled in a contracts course or work in a profession that requires you to be up-to-speed on the subject, Contract Law For Dummies has you covered.

Drafting of Contracts – Templates with Drafting Notes
Drafting of Contracts – Templates with Drafting Notes

Author: Ravi Singhania

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-06-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9390077060

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This book is an essential handy guide for any draftsman and in-house counsels as it not only contains the practical and usable templates that can serve as a prototype for the various contracts but also provides a sense about the purpose and critical points of the contract. For each of the chapters, along with the templates, there is an introduction and drafting notes, allowing a reader to grasp the essence and importance of the clauses. It comprises of chapters on Partnership; Procurement of goods, services and assets; Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures; Real Estate; Employment; Confidentiality; Franchise; Trademark; Patent; Copyright publishing, broadcast reproduction and performer's rights; Agency; Hire Purchase; Turnkey/EPC; and Project Finance. One chapter is exclusively devoted to one of the most important clauses in any contract ie the Dispute Resolution clause, and it covers the intricacies of this clause with respect to different contracts. This book will prove useful for professionals/students in understanding the practical details of varied contracts, act as a beginning point for practitioners, and be useful for all considering the vast number of contracts dealt with. Key Features A must to have for in-house legal teams, consultants, legal practitioners, and fresh lawyers. Templates of important and day-to-day contracts, acting as a beginning point for practitioners. Practical and business-oriented templates for day to day contracts with introduction and drafting notes. Special focus on Dispute Resolution clauses in most of the agreements. Useful for professionals/students to understand the practical details of varied contracts.

A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting

Author: Kenneth A. Adams

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781590313800

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The focus of this manual is not what provisions to include in a given contract, but instead how to express those provisions in prose that is free ofthe problems that often afflict contracts.