This document outlines the key elements of drafting agreements, including features like being clear, concise, organized, readable and internally consistent. It lists the basic parts of an agreement such as the title, date, parties, recital, consideration, definitions, body, interpretations, boiler plate clauses and signatures. It also notes details needed like the purpose, parties, subject matter, effective date and parties' concerns. Finally, it lists some legal issues to consider like offer/acceptance, consideration, capacity and certainty.

1. DRAFTING OF AGREEMENTS
Ajithaa Edirimane, LLB MLB
Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public
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2. Features of a well drafted Agreement
 Clear and concise
 Well organized
 Logical numbering of paragraphs
 Readable and understandable
 Internally consistent with certainty of meaning
 Simple while expressing the intention of parties
 Accurately reflects the agreement the parties have reached.

3. Basic parts of an Agreement
 Title ( in capital letters)
 Date
 Parties
 Recital
 Valuable consideration
 Definitions
 Body of the Agreement
 Interpretations (i.e. Headings and
Language)
 Boiler plate clauses
 Schedules
 Testimonials and attestations
 Signatures and seals

4. Details and Information necessary to draft
an Agreement
 What does the drafter hope to achieve?
 Who are the parties to the agreement?
 What is the subject matter and nature of the agreement?
 From when will the agreement take effect?
 What does the other party reasonably hope to have included in
the agreement?
 What are issues and concerns of the parties to the agreement?

5. Legal issues
 Offer and acceptance
 Valuable consideration
 Capacity to contract
 Certainty of subject
matter and terms
 Due diligence tests
 Rule of Contra
Proferendum