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Vague sentence

English translation: IF not In

08:08 Feb 15, 2006
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s)
English term or phrase: Vague sentence
In one party (through no fault of the other party) fails *** to complete by the completion date with the result that notice to complete is served *** the defaulting party will pay the party serving the completion notice the sum of XXX plus VAT to cover the costs incurred in the preparation and service of the notice to complete.

From a contract of sale of a leasehold property.

Thanks in advance.
Empty Whiskey Glass
Local time: 07:05
Selected answer:IF not In
Explanation:
If they fail to complete by the completion date, they must pay the fee for serving the completion notice
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RHELLER
United States
Local time: 22:05
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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RHELLER


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +14
vague sentence
IF not In


Explanation:
If they fail to complete by the completion date, they must pay the fee for serving the completion notice

RHELLER
United States
Local time: 22:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marie-Hélène Hayles: complete = conclude the sale/purchase of the property
2 mins
  -> thanks, Marie-Helene :-)
agree  Kevin Kelly
6 mins
  -> thanks, Kevin :-)
agree  Jack Doughty
14 mins
  -> thanks, Jack :-)
agree  Kurt Porter
17 mins
  -> thanks, Kurt :-)
agree  Michael Barnett
23 mins
  -> thanks, Michael :-)
agree  Tania Marques-Cardoso
36 mins
  -> thanks, Tania :-)
agree  William [Bill] Gray: Not just the fee, I think, Rita, but also ALL COSTS related to serving the "failure to complete" notice.
41 mins
  -> you are right, I'm sure, legal is not one of my specializations :-)
agree  Armorel Young
42 mins
  -> thanks, Armorel :-)
agree  Steffen Walter
44 mins
  -> thanks, Steffen :-)
agree  Bianca Jacobsohn
45 mins
  -> thanks, Bianca :-)
agree  zaphod
1 hr
  -> hi Peter :-)
agree  Peter Shortall
2 hrs
  -> thanks, Peter :-)
agree  Can Altinbay
8 hrs
  -> hi Can :-)
agree  Alfa Trans (X)
1 day 20 hrs
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