While the unique and complex provisions of contracts are generally the focus of concern, discussion and negotiation, drafters also need to pay attention to the more mundane and standard terms that every contract needs. If enforcement or interpretation is needed in the future, these standard terms provide guidance to the parties, arbitrators, judges and juries.
These provisions include:
- Contract information of all parties, attorneys and others involved.
- Definitions of the special or unique terms and the contract’s subject.
- Consistent terms, language, tenses and punctuation, with changes only in sections that need different treatment or interpretation.
- Spelling out details such as