Deck 9: Drafting Legal Documents: Language and Structure

Question 1

The consent of Remington Bank plc ___ be obtained before the share transfer may proceed.

A) may
B) shall
C) cannot
D) must
E) will

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The parties intend that this agreement ___ signal the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between them.

A) may
B) shall
C) cannot
D) must
E) will

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The Seller ___ deliver the goods to the Buyer no later than 15 September 2009.

A) may
B) shall
C) must
D) cannot
E) may not

Answer 3

C

Question 4

It is contemplated that the parties ___ agree to further purchases of Product A in the future.

A) shall
B) may
C) must
D) cannot
E) may not

Question 5

This information constitutes a business secret. Therefore, the Distributor ___ disclose it to third parties.

A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) must

Question 6

Since the firm does not have relevant expertise in that area of law, it ___ handle this case.

A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) will

Question 7

We ___ contact the Vendors as soon as we have received the relevant information.

A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) will

Question 8

The question of the level of fees to be paid ___ be agreed between the parties.

A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) will

Question 9

It is possible that performance-related bonuses ___ also form part of the remuneration package.

A) shall
B) may
C) will
D) cannot
E) must