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No oral modification clause

A clause saying a change counts only if it is in writing and signed for each party. The Supreme Court has held that such a clause works. The Agreement lets routine changes, such as adding a van, go by notice instead. Agreement, clause 19.1 · Chapter 8 · see Boilerplate

Explained in Chapter 8, Boilerplate Clauses: Entire Agreement and Notices, of Drafting Skills.

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