Legal drafting in a nutshell
Haggard, Thomas R.
Legal drafting in a nutshell by Thomas R. Haggard, George W. Kuney. - 3rd ed. - St. Paul, MN Thomson/West c2007. - xxv, 497 p. 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-475) and index.
A philosophy of drafting -- Contract drafting -- Legislative drafting -- The rules of interpretation -- Drafting ethics -- An overview -- Getting started -- Drafting within the law -- Determining substance -- Choosing the right concept -- Organization -- Avoiding ambiguities -- Drafting style and usage -- Definitions -- Terms creating legal consequences -- Document typography and layout -- Reviewing and revising drafted documents. pt. 1. Introduction pt. 2. Preparation and planning pt. 3. Drafting techniques
9780314184184 (pbk. : alk. paper) 031418418X (pbk. : alk. paper)
2008270968
Legal composition
KF 250 / .H343 2007
Legal drafting in a nutshell by Thomas R. Haggard, George W. Kuney. - 3rd ed. - St. Paul, MN Thomson/West c2007. - xxv, 497 p. 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-475) and index.
A philosophy of drafting -- Contract drafting -- Legislative drafting -- The rules of interpretation -- Drafting ethics -- An overview -- Getting started -- Drafting within the law -- Determining substance -- Choosing the right concept -- Organization -- Avoiding ambiguities -- Drafting style and usage -- Definitions -- Terms creating legal consequences -- Document typography and layout -- Reviewing and revising drafted documents. pt. 1. Introduction pt. 2. Preparation and planning pt. 3. Drafting techniques
9780314184184 (pbk. : alk. paper) 031418418X (pbk. : alk. paper)
2008270968
Legal composition
KF 250 / .H343 2007