DRAFTING CONTINGENCIES – The Devil’s In The Details
December 10, 2017
What is a Contingency? In its simplest form, a contingency is generally an event that must first occur before the contract will become fully binding.
What is a Contingency? In its simplest form, a contingency is generally an event that must first occur before the contract will become fully binding.
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