I seem to be finding myself writing several legal opinions these past several months. I am not an attorney, I have played one in a couple of school productions, I have driven past a couple of law schools, but it has been a very, very long time since I stayed at a Holiday Inn.
So imagine yourself, sitting alone with a few attorneys on the opposite side of the table. The argument is about what E.G. means in a legally binding contract. All parties seem to agree the contract is binding, consideration offered, provided, some deliveries made...
I will not disclose the position I took, nor will I give the exact wording. HOWEVER: there is nothing like a good example that has no meaning to my situation -
We will provide storage at no expense if the product is not able to be shipped or received when: 1. Situation outside the control of the receiving party (E.G. storms, strike, road closure), 2. No carrier is available, 3. Winter passes are snowed in, 4. Similar situations.
So, it was rather interesting when I stated E.G. meant one thing and the opposing parties said I was dead wrong. I also found the lack of connecting/supporting verbiage between point 3. and 4.(and/or/with/how/why) to be interesting as well.
What does E.G. mean to the greater Pelican Think Tank??? No fair peeking!
