Modern Legal Drafting 2ed
Download or Read eBook Modern Legal Drafting 2ed PDF written by Peter Butt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Peter Butt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1027199529 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Modern Legal Drafting 2ed by : Peter Butt
Book excerpt: In the second edition of this highly regarded text, the authors show how and why traditional legal language has developed the peculiar characteristics that make legal documents inaccessible to the end users. Incorporating recent research and case law, the book provides a critical examination of case law and the rules of interpretation. Detailed case studies illustrate how obtuse or outdated words, phrases and concepts can be rewritten, reworked or removed altogether. Particularly useful is the step-by-step guide to drafting in the modern style, using examples from four types of common legal do.