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From concept to closure, A Practical Guide to Drafting Contracts provides detailed instruction for drafting contracts. Moreover, it teaches readers how to adapt existing contracts and forms to the specific needs of their client--as is frequently done by lawyers in legal practice. Step-by-step instruction and examples unpack the purpose of each provision for a wide range of contracts and integrate the basic principles that apply to both domestic and international transactions. Practice exercises further develop students’ drafting skills, as well as their working knowledge of the language and syntax of contract law.

New to the Second Edition:

  • Enhanced coverage of negotiating and drafting contracts in the United States
  • Mind-mapping exercises that help learners think deeply about key contract provisions and their effect on other important aspects of the contract
  • New contract simulations and drafting exercises
  • Clear signposting of text and exercises specifically written for non-native speakers

Professors and students will benefit from:

  • Step-by-step instruction through the entire drafting process
  • In-depth explanations and helpful examples
  • Insights into the strategic decisions behind drafting contracts
  • Hands-on exercises that:
    • Raise awareness of commonly occurring contract provisions
    • Encourage use of phrasing appropriate to audience and purpose
    • Build familiarity with the legal principles of contracts
    • Provide practice modifying forms and contracts drafted by other parties
  • Discussion of U.S. law regarding key contract provisions and drafting issues
  • Online Student Resources including:
    • Additional exercises
    • A wealth of sample APA contracts, Consulting Agreements, and Distribution Contracts that students are encouraged to mine for appropriate language and provisions in the process of drafting new contracts
Preface xxiii
Acknowledgements xxv
About the Authors xxvii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1(8)
1.1 Overview
1(1)
1.2 Learning to draft from scratch and from precedents
1(2)
1.3 Learning how to critically review contract provisions to create your own provision
3(2)
1.4 Contract drafting for non-native English speakers
5(1)
1.5 Final words of caution
6(1)
Exercises
7(2)
Exercise 1-1 Finding headings in a contract
7(1)
Exercise 1-2 Drafting a provision
7(1)
Exercise 1-3 Finding words in a contract I
7(1)
Exercise 1-4 Finding words in a contract II
8(1)
Exercise 1-5 The new deal-phone call with Cynthia Adler
8(1)
Chapter 2 Preliminary Drafting Concerns 9(14)
2.1 Authoring the draft and ethical drafting
10(2)
2.2 Understanding the business deal
12(1)
2.3 The contract's audience
13(1)
2.4 The importance of governing law
14(2)
2.4.1 Contract law in the United States
14(1)
2.4.2 Canons of contract interpretation
15(1)
2.4.3 "Governing law" clauses
16(1)
2.5 Using precedent
16(4)
Exercises
20(3)
Exercise 2-1 Drafting provisions that comply with governing law
20(2)
Exercise 2-2 The new deal-second phone call with Cynthia Adler
22(1)
Exercise 2-3 The new deal-making a list of questions
22(1)
Chapter 3 Contract Structure and Formatting 23(18)
3.1 Basic parts of a contract
23(6)
3.1.1 The beginning of a contract
23(2)
3.1.2 The middle of a contract
25(4)
a Core provisions
25(1)
b Exit provisions
26(1)
c Alternative dispute resolution provisions
27(1)
d Miscellaneous provisions
28(1)
3.1.3 The end of a contract
29(1)
3.2 Headings
29(1)
3.3 Numbering formats
30(2)
3.4 Font and white space
32(1)
Exercises
33(8)
Exercise 3-1 Comparing contract structures
33(1)
Exercise 3-2 Brainstorming prior to drafting
34(1)
Exercise 3-3 Drafting contract headings I
35(1)
Exercise 3-4 Drafting contract headings II
36(1)
Exercise 3-5 Reconstruct a contract
37(1)
Exercise 3-6 Add to your vocabulary list
38(1)
Exercise 3-7 The new deal-first outline of the contract
38(3)
Chapter 4 Defined Terms 41(14)
4.1 Creating defined terms
42(2)
4.2 Drafting definitions
44(3)
4.2.1 Do not create one-shot definitions
44(1)
4.2.2 Do not include substantive provisions in definitions
44(1)
4.2.3 Do not use "circular" definitions
45(1)
4.2.4 Do not provide a definition of a defined term within another definition
45(1)
4.2.5 Use of including in the definition
45(1)
4.2.6 Use of excluding in the definition
46(1)
4.2.7 Precisely identify external documents, statutes, or treaties in definitions
46(1)
4.3 Where to place a definition
47(3)
4.3.1 Embedded definitions
47(1)
a Contextual definition
47(1)
b Definition sentence
47(1)
4.3.2 A definition section
48(2)
4.4 Consistently use the defined term
50(1)
Exercises
50(5)
Exercise 4-1 Defining Person
50(1)
Exercise 4-2 Fill in the defined term
50(2)
Exercise 4-3 Define a category I
52(1)
Exercise 4-4 Define a category II
52(1)
Exercise 4-5 Compose definitions
52(1)
Exercise 4-6 Redrafting definitions
52(1)
Exercise 4-7 Consistency check
53(1)
Exercise 4-8 Add to your vocabulary list
53(1)
Exercise 4-9 The new deal-drafting defined terms
54(1)
Chapter 5 The Beginning of the Contract 55(12)
5.1 The title
55(2)
5.2 The introductory statement
57(4)
5.2.1 Referencing the contract
57(1)
5.2.2 The date of the contract
57(1)
5.2.3 Introducing the contracting parties
58(3)
5.3 The recitals
61(1)
5.4 The transitional clause
62(1)
5.5 Note: Beginning a lengthy, complex contract
62(1)
Exercises
63(4)
Exercise 5-1 Phrasing of introductory statement
63(1)
Exercise 5-2 Phrasing of recitals
63(1)
Exercise 5-3 Content of recitals
63(2)
Exercise 5-4 Entity names
65(1)
Exercise 5-5 Add to your vocabulary list
65(1)
Exercise 5-6 The new deal-drafting the beginning of the contract
65(2)
Chapter 6 The Importance of Clear and Concise Writing 67(8)
6.1 The key principles for good drafting
68(1)
6.2 Avoiding ambiguity
68(2)
6.2.1 Semantic ambiguity
69(1)
6.2.2 Syntactic ambiguity
69(1)
6.2.3 Contextual ambiguity
70(1)
6.3 Vagueness
70(2)
Exercises
72(3)
Exercise 6-1 Ambiguity I
72(1)
Exercise 6-2 Ambiguity II
72(1)
Exercise 6-3 Ambiguity III
72(1)
Exercise 6-4 Add to your vocabulary list
73(2)
Chapter 7 Basic Categories of Contract Provisions 75(40)
7.1 Obligations and corresponding rights
77(6)
7.1.1 Purpose of obligations
77(1)
7.1.2 Drafting obligations
78(3)
7.1.3 Obligations limited to the contracting parties
81(1)
7.1.4 Corresponding rights
82(1)
7.2 Discretionary powers
83(2)
7.2.1 Use the operative word may
83(1)
7.2.2 Attempting to expand or restrict a discretionary power
84(1)
7.2.3 Using is not required to
84(1)
7.3 Procedural statements
85(1)
7.4 Conditions
86(2)
7.4.1 The condition stated in a dependent clause or a phrase and the consequence stated in an independent clause
86(2)
7.4.2 The consequence stated in a phrase and the condition stated in an independent clause
88(1)
7.4.3 Sentence expressly stating the condition
88(1)
7.5 Declarations
88(3)
7.5.1 Representations
88(3)
a Types of representations
89(1)
b Drafting representations
89(2)
7.5.2 Acknowledgements
91(1)
7.6 Express warranties
91(1)
7.7 Performatives
92(1)
7.8 Exceptions
93(2)
7.8.1 The rule and the exception stated in one sentence
93(1)
7.8.2 The rule and the exception stated in separate sentences
94(1)
7.8.3 General exceptions to the entire contract
94(1)
Exercises
95(20)
Exercise 7-1 Understanding the use of modals
95(1)
Exercise 7-2 Evaluating modals in the context of contracts
95(5)
Exercise 7-3 Evaluating modals in a contract
100(1)
Exercise 7-4 Turning right provisions into obligation provisions
101(1)
Exercise 7-5 Discretionary powers I
102(1)
Exercise 7-6 Discretionary powers II
102(1)
Exercise 7-7 Conditions
103(1)
Exercise 7-8 Rules and exceptions
104(2)
Exercise 7-9 Adding provisions to a contract
106(1)
Exercise 7-10 Add to your vocabulary list
106(1)
Exercise 7-11 The new deal-identifying basic provisions
106(9)
Chapter 8 Word Choice 115(30)
8.1 Choosing simple and concise words
115(7)
8.1.1 Legalese
116(1)
8.1.2 Coupled synonyms
117(3)
8.1.3 Coupled words and numerals
120(2)
a Generally
120(1)
b Special considerations for expressing monetary amounts
121(1)
8.2 Avoiding ambiguities arising from single words or phrases
122(6)
8.2.1 Confusing words
122(2)
8.2.2 Words and phrases conveying time standards and duration
124(4)
a Time standards
124(2)
b Miscellaneous expressions of duration
126(2)
8.3 Deem
128(1)
8.4 Phrases to avoid
128(3)
8.4.1 And/or
129(1)
8.4.2 Provisos
129(2)
8.5 Avoiding contractions
131(1)
8.6 Choosing words that allocate risk
131(2)
Exercises
133(12)
Exercise 8-1 Replacing legalese I
133(1)
Exercise 8-2 Drafting a provision based on precedents
134(1)
Exercise 8-3 Replacing legalese II
134(1)
Exercise 8-4 Replacing coupled synonyms
135(1)
Exercise 8-5 Numbers as numerals or words
135(1)
Exercise 8-6 Composing provisions-time references
136(2)
Exercise 8-7 Turning notes into provisions
138(1)
Exercise 8-8 And/or
138(1)
Exercise 8-9 Deem
139(1)
Exercise 8-10 Provisos
139(2)
Exercise 8-11 Notwithstanding
141(1)
Exercise 8-12 Allocation of risk I
141(1)
Exercise 8-13 Defining adversely in greater detail
142(1)
Exercise 8-14 Allocation of risk II
143(1)
Exercise 8-15 Add to your vocabulary list
144(1)
Exercise 8-16 The new deal-drafting the provisions
144(1)
Chapter 9 Sentence Structure 145(32)
9.1 Drafting simple and concise sentences
145(1)
9.2 Subject, verb, and object placement
146(1)
9.3 Active voice versus passive voice
147(2)
9.4 Nominalizations
149(2)
9.4.1 Generally
149(1)
9.4.2 Empty verbs in nominalizations
149(2)
9.5 Dangling participles
151(1)
9.6 Drafting advice for non-native speakers
152(8)
9.6.1 General rules for article usage
152(2)
9.6.2 Count versus non-count nouns
154(1)
9.6.3 Article usage in contract drafting
155(1)
9.6.4 Use of pronouns
156(1)
9.6.5 Non-defining use of the relative pronoun
157(1)
9.6.6 Defining use of the relative pronoun
157(2)
9.6.7 Choosing appropriate prepositions
159(1)
9.6.8 Dictionaries
159(1)
9.6.9 Large collections of legal text
160(1)
9.7 Enumerating and tabulating complex sentences
160(6)
9.7.1 Enumeration
160(2)
9.7.2 Tabulation
162(4)
a Sentence form
163(1)
b List form
164(2)
9.7.3 Sub-tabulation
166(1)
9.7.4 Avoid overusing enumeration and tabulation
166(1)
Exercises
166(11)
Exercise 9-1 Sentence length
166(1)
Exercise 9-2 Subject, verb, and object placement
167(1)
Exercise 9-3 Use of active voice versus passive voice I
167(2)
Exercise 9-4 Use of active voice versus passive voice II
169(1)
Exercise 9-5 Nominalizations
169(1)
Exercise 9-6 Empty subjects
170(1)
Exercise 9-7 Restrictive and non-restrictive use of relative clauses
171(2)
Exercise 9-8 Dangling participles
173(1)
Exercise 9-9 Tabulation
173(1)
Exercise 9-10 Prepositions I
174(1)
Exercise 9-11 Prepositions II
174(1)
Exercise 9-12 Using the correct article
175(1)
Exercise 9-13 Using the indefinite or definite article I
175(1)
Exercise 9-14 Using the indefinite or definite article II
175(1)
Exercise 9-15 Explaining the use or omission of the indefinite or definite article
176(1)
Exercise 9-16 Add to your vocabulary list
176(1)
Exercise 9-17 The new deal-drafting the provisions
176(1)
Chapter 10 Core Provisions 177(54)
10.1 Primary performance or primary obligation provisions
178(3)
10.1.1 Primary performatives
179(1)
10.1.2 Exchanging primary obligations
180(1)
10.2 Term of the contract
181(2)
10.2.1 Effective date
181(1)
10.2.2 Duration
182(1)
10.2.3 Extension or renewal
182(1)
10.3 Monetary provisions
183(2)
10.4 Closing provisions
185(2)
10.4.1 Place, date, and time
185(1)
10.4.2 Deliveries
186(1)
10.5 Representations and risk-shifting
187(8)
10.5.1 Knowledge qualifiers
187(1)
10.5.2 Materiality qualifiers
188(1)
10.5.3 Exclusions
189(1)
10.5.4 Timing
190(5)
a When the accuracy of a representation is determined
190(1)
b "Bring-down" provisions
191(1)
c Survival clause
192(3)
10.6 Warranties
195(4)
10.6.1 Express warranties
196(2)
10.6.2 Implied warranty of merchantability
198(1)
10.6.3 Implied warranty for a particular purpose
199(1)
10.7 Warranty disclaimer clauses
199(3)
10.7.1 Disclaimers of express warranties
199(1)
10.7.2 Disclaimers of implied warranties
200(1)
10.7.3 "Conspicuous" requirement
201(1)
10.8 Non-competition clauses
202(3)
10.9 Confidentiality clauses
205(9)
10.9.1 Confidential information: trade secrets versus non-trade secrets
206(1)
10.9.2 Basic components of a confidentiality clause
207(1)
10.9.3 Defining confidential information
208(3)
10.9.4 The receiving party's restrictive obligation
211(2)
10.9.5 The receiving party's duty to notify of unauthorized use or disclosure
213(1)
10.9.6 The receiving party's duty to return information
213(1)
10.9.7 The holding party's remedies
214(1)
10.9.8 Summary
214(1)
10.10 Indemnifications
214(5)
10.10.1 Indemnification clauses
214(4)
10.10.2 Escrow or insurance clauses
218(1)
Exercises
219(12)
Exercise 10-1 Performatives
219(1)
Exercise 10-2 Exchanging primary obligations
219(1)
Exercise 10-3 Analyzing effective date and duration clauses
220(1)
Exercise 10-4 Extension/renewal clauses I
220(1)
Exercise 10-5 Extension/renewal clauses II
220(1)
Exercise 10-6 Effective date-duration-extension
221(1)
Exercise 10-7 Monetary provisions
222(1)
Exercise 10-8 Closing provisions
223(1)
Exercise 10-9 Representations: knowledge-shifting qualifiers
224(1)
Exercise 10-10 Representations: materiality qualifiers
225(1)
Exercise 10-11 Warranties: disclaimers
225(1)
Exercise 10-12 Non-competition clauses
225(1)
Exercise 10-13 Confidentiality clauses
225(1)
Exercise 10-14 Indemnifications
226(3)
Exercise 10-15 Term-effective date
229(1)
Exercise 10-16 Add to your vocabulary list
229(1)
Exercise 10-17 The new deal-drafting the core provisions
229(2)
Chapter 11 Exit Provisions 231(14)
11.1 Events triggering a premature ending
232(1)
11.2 Premature ending by mutual consent
232(1)
11.3 Premature ending by a change in law
232(1)
11.4 Drafting "event of default" clauses
233(5)
11.4.1 Immediate event of default
233(1)
11.4.2 Potential event of default
233(2)
11.4.3 Remedies
235(3)
a Termination
235(1)
b Acceleration
235(1)
c Money damages and "limitation on damage" clauses
236(1)
d Indemnifications
237(1)
e Liquidated damages
237(1)
f Specific performance
237(1)
g Attorneys' fees
237(1)
h Punitive damages
237(1)
11.5 Post-termination obligations and survival clauses
238(1)
Exercises
238(7)
Exercise 11-1 Comparing termination clauses
238(1)
Exercise 11-2 Revising a termination clause
239(1)
Exercise 11-3 Comparing "right to cure" provisions
239(2)
Exercise 11-4 Revising a "right to cure" provision
241(1)
Exercise 11-5 Termination clauses-bankruptcy
241(1)
Exercise 11-6 Comparing termination clauses
241(1)
Exercise 11-7 Attention to detail in termination clauses
242(1)
Exercise 11-8 Identifying effects of termination on contracting parties
242(1)
Exercise 11-9 Comparing survival clauses
243(1)
Exercise 11-10 Revising a survival clause
243(1)
Exercise 11-11 Add to your vocabulary list
243(1)
Exercise 11-12 The new deal-drafting the exit provisions
243(2)
Chapter 12 Alternative Dispute Resolution Provisions 245(22)
12.1 Overview
245(3)
12.2 Informal negotiation provisions
248(1)
12.3 Mediation provisions
249(3)
12.4 Arbitration provisions
252(5)
Exercises
257(10)
Exercise 12-1 Mediation clauses I
257(2)
Exercise 12-2 Negotiation clauses I
259(1)
Exercise 12-3 Negotiation clauses II
259(1)
Exercise 12-4 Arbitration clauses I
259(3)
Exercise 12-5 Arbitration clauses II
262(1)
Exercise 12-6 Arbitration clauses III
262(1)
Exercise 12-7 Arbitration clauses IV
262(1)
Exercise 12-8 Arbitration clauses V
263(1)
Exercise 12-9 Mediation clauses II
264(1)
Exercise 12-10 Mediation clauses III
264(1)
Exercise 12-11 Arbitration clauses VI
264(1)
Exercise 12-12 Add to your vocabulary list
265(1)
Exercise 12-13 The new deal-drafting the ADR provisions
265(2)
Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Provisions 267(54)
13.1 "Governing law" clause
269(5)
13.2 "Forum selection" clause
274(2)
13.3 "Choice of language" clause
276(1)
13.4 "Force majeure" clause
277(7)
13.4.1 Defining the force majeure event
278(4)
13.4.2 Exceptions to excusing non-performance
282(1)
13.4.3 Giving notice of the force majeure event
282(1)
13.4.4 Giving proof of the force majeure event
282(1)
13.4.5 Overcoming the force majeure event
283(1)
13.4.6 Update reports
283(1)
13.4.7 Notice of the end of a force majeure event
283(1)
13.4.8 Termination or renegotiation of the contract
283(1)
13.4.9 Remedies
283(1)
13.4.10 Example "force majeure" clause
284(1)
13.5 "Notice" clause
284(3)
13.6 "Assignment" and "delegation" clauses
287(8)
13.6.1 "Assignment" and "anti-assignment" clauses
288(4)
13.6.2 "Delegation" and "anti-delegation" clauses
292(3)
13.7 "Successors and assigns" clause
295(3)
13.8 "Merger" clause
298(2)
13.9 "No oral modification" and "no oral waiver" clauses
300(3)
13.10 "Severability" clause
303(3)
13.11 "Counterparts" clause
306(1)
Exercises
306(15)
Exercise 13-1 "Force majeure" clauses I
306(2)
Exercise 13-2 "Force majeure"clauses II
308(1)
Exercise 13-3 "Force majeure"clauses III
309(1)
Exercise 13-4 "Notice" clauses
309(1)
Exercise 13-5 "Governing law"and "forum selection" clauses
310(1)
Exercise 13-6 "Governing law"clauses I
311(1)
Exercise 13-7 "Choice of language" clauses
312(1)
Exercise 13-8 "Anti-assignment" and "anti-delegation" clauses
313(1)
Exercise 13-9 "Assignment" and "anti-assignmenrclauses
314(1)
Exercise 13-10 "Successors and assigns" clauses
314(1)
Exercise 13-11 "Severability"clauses I
314(2)
Exercise 13-12 "Severability"clauses II
316(1)
Exercise 13-13 "Waiver" clauses
316(1)
Exercise 13-14 "Counterparts"clauses I
317(1)
Exercise 13-15 Mind-mapping
318(1)
Exercise 13-16 "Counterparts" clauses II
318(1)
Exercise 13-17 Add to your vocabulary list
318(1)
Exercise 13-18 The new deal-drafting the miscellaneous provisions
319(2)
Chapter 14 The End of the Contract 321(6)
14.1 Drafting the concluding statement
321(1)
14.2 Signature blocks
322(2)
14.3 Seals
324(1)
14.4 Attachments
325(1)
Exercise
325(2)
Exercise 14-1 The new deal-drafting the end of the contract
325(2)
Glossary of Terms 327(10)
Index 337