The meaning of words used in contracts is of key importance. The choice of certain words or phrases can significantly impact upon the obligations of one party to another and using them in contracts without thought to their meaning and implications can result in uncertainty, unintended consequences, a mismatch of expectations and, ultimately, legal disputes.
Our Dispute Resolution team has compiled this guide, looking at the meaning of some commonly used, but also commonly litigated, contractual terms. We also consider the likely outcomes where parties have not concluded a formal contract at all. Click on the links below to navigate our guide.
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