people who sign a contract

English translation: principal/client and contractor

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English term or phrase:people who sign a contract
Selected answer:principal/client and contractor

10:37 Aug 13, 2004
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Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s)
English term or phrase: people who sign a contract
what are the two parties called that sign a service contract
Jennifer Gay
principal/client and contractor
Explanation:
The person issuing the contract is the principal, client or purchaser. The person agreeing to perform the service is the contractor or supplier.
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Kim Metzger
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simple, clear and direct answer.
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5party of the first part AND party of the second part // owner (seller) AND buyer
Michael Powers (PhD)
4 +1principal/client and contractor
Kim Metzger


  

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party of the first part AND party of the second part // owner (seller) AND buyer


Explanation:
As per a contract in general

Black's Law Dictionary

The first two options are generally considered archaic.

Mike :)

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principal/client and contractor


Explanation:
The person issuing the contract is the principal, client or purchaser. The person agreeing to perform the service is the contractor or supplier.

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 11:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 72
Grading comment
simple, clear and direct answer.

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agree  Nanny Wintjens
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