the misplaced or redundant comma
Whats gonna happen when they start using semi-colons 
Dec 29th 2006, 2:24 pm
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Re: the misplaced or redundant comma
Hence it is the context and content that maketh a contract
Dec 29th 2006, 2:31 pm
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Re: the misplaced or redundant comma
It all depends on whether the judge wants to stick to the letter of the contract... or common sense
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Dec 29th 2006, 2:35 pm
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Re: the misplaced or redundant comma
Here is a short story not connected with this case but still dealing with the English language.
A number of years ago, whilst listening to my usual radio station one fine morning, the residenrt 'morning man' had a guest in his studio. This was not unusual.
But this contrived converation was:
Morning Man: You know English is a confusing language.
Guest: How so?
Morning Man: Well for example if I were to say you have a 'fat' chance' or I say you have a 'slim chance', I am saying exactly the same thing although 'slim' is the very opposite of 'fat'.
Guest: Come to think of it you are absolutely correct.
Morning man: Just goes to show what cunning linguists we are.
This followed by roars of laughter. I didn't see then what was so funny but hours later it hit me.
A number of years ago, whilst listening to my usual radio station one fine morning, the residenrt 'morning man' had a guest in his studio. This was not unusual.
But this contrived converation was:
Morning Man: You know English is a confusing language.
Guest: How so?
Morning Man: Well for example if I were to say you have a 'fat' chance' or I say you have a 'slim chance', I am saying exactly the same thing although 'slim' is the very opposite of 'fat'.
Guest: Come to think of it you are absolutely correct.
Morning man: Just goes to show what cunning linguists we are.
This followed by roars of laughter. I didn't see then what was so funny but hours later it hit me.
Dec 29th 2006, 2:38 pm
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Re: the misplaced or redundant comma
A judge would also look at mitigating circumstances. If the company can prove they would have been out of pocket with a contract that turns out to be short term, then no judge in his/her right mind would believe a company would sign up for it knowing this.
It all depends on whether the judge wants to stick to the letter of the contract... or common sense
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It all depends on whether the judge wants to stick to the letter of the contract... or common sense
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Jan 1st 2007, 6:43 am
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Re: the misplaced or redundant comma
Here is a short story not connected with this case but still dealing with the English language.
A number of years ago, whilst listening to my usual radio station one fine morning, the residenrt 'morning man' had a guest in his studio. This was not unusual.
But this contrived converation was:
Morning Man: You know English is a confusing language.
Guest: How so?
Morning Man: Well for example if I were to say you have a 'fat' chance' or I say you have a 'slim chance', I am saying exactly the same thing although 'slim' is the very opposite of 'fat'.
Guest: Come to think of it you are absolutely correct.
Morning man: Just goes to show what cunning linguists we are.
This followed by roars of laughter. I didn't see then what was so funny but hours later it hit me.
A number of years ago, whilst listening to my usual radio station one fine morning, the residenrt 'morning man' had a guest in his studio. This was not unusual.
But this contrived converation was:
Morning Man: You know English is a confusing language.
Guest: How so?
Morning Man: Well for example if I were to say you have a 'fat' chance' or I say you have a 'slim chance', I am saying exactly the same thing although 'slim' is the very opposite of 'fat'.
Guest: Come to think of it you are absolutely correct.
Morning man: Just goes to show what cunning linguists we are.
This followed by roars of laughter. I didn't see then what was so funny but hours later it hit me.
Nuff said 
