Case Downtown-"Best Practices for Clear Contract Drafting," 5.9.12, Professor Carolyn Seymour
Channel: The City Club of Cleveland
Date: 2012-05-09

Professor Seymour discusses the use of drafting tools, including covenants, rights, representations, and warranties and indemnities. She also offers guidance for clarity in drafting, including avoiding legalese, recognizing and correcting linguistic ambiguity, drafting dates and numbers, and the pitfalls of passive voice. She explains how to achieve simplicity in drafting through good organization, eliminating wordiness, and the use of lists.