Contract Language - Ambiguity, Vagueness & Defined Terms

Faculty

Drafting a clear and concise contract is the drafter’s ultimate goal. Uncertainty, or lengthy, complicated and confusing terminology can result in misunderstandings and contracts that don’t clearly express the intent of the parties.

In this session, Ken will address the efficient use of defined terms and explore the different forms of ambiguity along with how to avoid them when drafting. Specific topics include:

• Understanding the two kinds of definitions
• Role of the definition section
• Proper use of defined terms to ensure consistency and clarity
• How vagueness can be an essential drafting tool
• Ambiguity of the part vs. the whole
• Strategic use of modifiers, including ‘that’ and ‘which’

Faculty

Course Leader

• Kenneth A. Adams is the leading authority on contract language. His book, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting is one of the ABA’s best-selling titles and has become an essential resource for contract drafters. He gives public and in-house seminars in the U.S., Canada and internationally, acts as a consultant and expert witness. From 2006 to 2012, Ken was a lecturer in law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he taught the school’s first course on contract drafting. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Ken practiced corporate law at major law firms in the U.S. and Europe. His website and blog are www.adamsdrafting.com.

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Webcast Fee per Delegate

2-3 delegates: 25% off program fee
4-10 delegates: 30% off program fee
11+ delegates: 35% off program fee
Boardroom rates available.

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