The contract is characterized as "contingent" because the terms are not final and are based on certain events or conditions occurring. A contingent contract can also be viewed as protection against a future change of plans.
A "contingent contract is a contract to do or not to do something, if some event, collateral to such contract, does or does not happen.
Contingent contracts usually occur when negotiating parties fail to reach an agreement. The contract is characterized as "contingent" because the terms are not final and are based on certain events or conditions occurring. A contingent contract can also be viewed as protection against a future change of plans.
Contingency clauses help parties find common ground when they have divergent future expectations. However, they come with complexities and potential drawbacks, such as increased administrative overhead and the need for careful negotiation and drafting.
It provides: “Use the singular possessive case 'attorney's fees' (not 'attorneys'') in the term 'attorney's fees,' even though in the particular case more than one attorney may be involved.” OFF. OF THE REP. OF DECISIONS, THE SUPREME COURT'S STYLE GUIDE § 10.3 (Jack Metzler ed., 2016).