Legal drafting in a nutshell /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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St. Paul, MN :
Thomson/West,
c2007
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| Edition: | 3rd ed |
| Series: | Nutshell Series
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Table of Contents:
- pt. I. Introduction. A philosophy of drafting ; Contract drafting ; Legislative drafting ; The rules of interpretation ; Drafting ethics ; An overview
- pt. II. Preparation and planning. Getting started ; Drafting within the law ; Determining substance ; Choosing the right concept ; Organization
- pt. III. Drafting techniques. Avoiding ambiguities ; Drafting style and usage ; Definitions ; Terms creating legal consequences ; Document typography and layout ; Reviewing and revising drafted documents