Tag: signing a contract
What Does “Effective Date” Mean in a Contract?
A contract can come into effect on a different day than the day it was signed. Learn more about effective dates in contracts and how they could impact you in this post.
Can You Be Forced into Signing a Contract?
This post goes through how undue influence, coercion or duress can affect the validity of a contract.
How to Initial a Contract
Do you know when it is appropriate to initial a legal document and when it isn’t? What about why you should or shouldn’t? Find out how to properly use your initials when creating your next legal document in this post.
What Do I Need to Sign a Contract?
You may need to do more than just sign your contract in order for it to be valid. Before you sign your next contract, be sure that you have all the information you need to prepare your document for use.
Witnesses in a Legal Document
What's the purpose of having a witness and how can they help to solidify your legal document? Find out in this post covering three common questions about witnesses in legal contracts.
Signing Legal Contracts: Does a Signature Need to Be in Cursive?
Does your signature need to be in cursive? Does it need to be your name at all? Find out what the purposes are for a signature and what constitutes a valid one in this post.