Thomas J. Hall and Judith A. ArcherConstruing Separate Contractual Instruments As One
The authors write "It is common in complex commercial transactions, and even in some less complex ones, for the parties to enter into a series of contracts setting forth their various agreements. Such agreements executed at the same time can address different aspects of the transaction, different rights and obligations, or involve different parties. Contracts related to a common matter can also be executed at different times as a transaction matures or as circumstances change."
December 19, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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It is common in complex commercial transactions, and even in some less complex ones, for the parties to enter into a series of contracts setting forth their various agreements. Such agreements executed at the same time can address different aspects of the transaction, different rights and obligations, or involve different parties. Contracts related to a common matter can also be executed at different times as a transaction matures or as circumstances change.
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