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Contractdrafting resources see exhibit a for a list of my recommended contractdrafting resources. Find a manual of style for contract drafting 3rd ed, by kenneth a. Adams has updated and expanded his valuable guide by more than 100 pages of new and updated material. If you have questions or comments regarding the manual, please contact lara margelofsky 208 3344852. Ken adams is the author of a manual of style for contract drafting. Basic concepts in drafting contracts october 1, 20 vincent r.
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