To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view

To create a legally binding document that accurately reflects the parties' intentions

To impress the reader with the drafter's legal knowledge and skill

To make the document as long and complex as possible

Clarity and conciseness

Proper grammar and punctuation

Use of legalese and technical jargon

Logical and coherent organization

To provide a clear and concise explanation of a term that may be unfamiliar to the reader

To create a loophole that allows one party to avoid their obligations under the contract

To make the contract more complex and difficult to understand

To impress the reader with the drafter's legal knowledge and skill

A condition is a promise that must be performed before the other party is required to perform their obligations, while a covenant is a promise that must be performed regardless of whether the other party performs their obligations

A condition is a promise that must be performed before the contract is valid, while a covenant is a promise that must be performed after the contract is valid

A condition is a promise that is essential to the purpose of the contract, while a covenant is a promise that is not essential to the purpose of the contract

A condition is a promise that is made by the buyer, while a covenant is a promise that is made by the seller

To state the facts or circumstances that led to the creation of the document

To provide a legal justification for the terms of the document

To identify the parties to the document

To set forth the terms of the document

A deed is a written instrument that transfers ownership of property, while a contract is a written instrument that creates a legally binding obligation between two or more parties

A deed is a written instrument that is signed by the parties, while a contract is a written instrument that is not signed by the parties

A deed is a written instrument that is recorded in the public records, while a contract is a written instrument that is not recorded in the public records

A deed is a written instrument that is created by a lawyer, while a contract is a written instrument that is created by a non-lawyer

To authorize another person to act on your behalf in legal matters

To transfer ownership of property to another person

To create a legally binding obligation between two or more parties

To set forth the terms of a legal document

A will is a written instrument that distributes your property after your death, while a trust is a written instrument that transfers ownership of your property to a trustee who manages it for the benefit of another person

A will is a written instrument that is signed by the testator, while a trust is a written instrument that is not signed by the testator

A will is a written instrument that is recorded in the public records, while a trust is a written instrument that is not recorded in the public records

A will is a written instrument that is created by a lawyer, while a trust is a written instrument that is created by a non-lawyer

To set forth the terms of a marriage, including the division of property and spousal support in the event of a divorce

To transfer ownership of property from one spouse to the other

To create a legally binding obligation between two or more parties

To set forth the terms of a legal document

A tort is a civil wrong that results in injury to a person or property, while a crime is a public wrong that is punishable by the government

A tort is a civil wrong that is committed intentionally, while a crime is a public wrong that is committed unintentionally

A tort is a civil wrong that is committed by a private individual, while a crime is a public wrong that is committed by a government official

A tort is a civil wrong that is resolved through a civil lawsuit, while a crime is a public wrong that is resolved through a criminal prosecution

To limit the amount of time that a person has to file a lawsuit

To limit the amount of money that a person can recover in a lawsuit

To limit the number of times that a person can file a lawsuit

To limit the scope of a lawsuit

A civil case is a lawsuit between two or more private individuals, while a criminal case is a lawsuit between the government and a person accused of a crime

A civil case is a lawsuit that is resolved through a civil trial, while a criminal case is a lawsuit that is resolved through a criminal trial

A civil case is a lawsuit that is filed in a state court, while a criminal case is a lawsuit that is filed in a federal court

A civil case is a lawsuit that is decided by a jury, while a criminal case is a lawsuit that is decided by a judge

To ask the court to dismiss a lawsuit

To ask the court to enter a judgment in favor of the moving party

To ask the court to strike a portion of the pleadings

To ask the court to grant a new trial

An appeal is a request to a higher court to review a decision of a lower court, while a writ of certiorari is a request to the Supreme Court to review a decision of a lower court

An appeal is a request to a higher court to overturn a decision of a lower court, while a writ of certiorari is a request to the Supreme Court to affirm a decision of a lower court

An appeal is a request to a higher court to modify a decision of a lower court, while a writ of certiorari is a request to the Supreme Court to vacate a decision of a lower court

An appeal is a request to a higher court to remand a decision of a lower court, while a writ of certiorari is a request to the Supreme Court to dismiss a decision of a lower court

To allow a jury to decide the facts of a case

To allow a jury to decide the law of a case

To allow a jury to decide the verdict in a case

To allow a jury to decide the sentence in a case