A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Fifth Edition

A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Fifth Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

With A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Kenneth A. Adams has created a uniquely in-depth survey of the building blocks of contract language. First published in 2004, it offers those who draft, review, negotiate, or interpret contracts an alternative to the dysfunction of traditional contract language and the inertia and flawed conventional wisdome that perpetuate it. This manual has become a vital resource throughout the legal profession, in the United States and internationally.


This fifth edition contains more than 70 pages of new materials addressing many topics, making it even more authoritative and essential. The rest of the text reflects many adjustments. This manual's focus remains how to express contract terms in prose that is free of the archaisms, redundancies, ambiguities, and other problems that afflict traditional contract language. With exceptional analysis and an unmatched level of practical detail, Ken highlights common sources of confusion and recommends clearer and more concise alternatives. This manual is organized to facilitate easy reference, and it illustrates its analysis with numerous examples. Consult it to save time in drafting and negotiation and to reduce the risk of dispute.


This book was published on 02/08/2023.

Book information

ISBN: 9781639052516
Publisher: American Bar Association
Imprint: American Bar Association
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Language: English
Number of pages: 668
Weight: 1383g
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 38mm