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Article numbering. Typically, articles are given Arabic numbers with or without a full stop (1., 2., 3. or 1, 2, 3). In U.S. legal practice you will also find Roman numbering (i.e. Article I, Article II).

Many lawyers love to write numbers twice ? Some lawyers say it provides clarity. Some say it helps to identify the numbers as numbers (really?). Some do it because ?it's always been done that way.? And others do it to make themselves look important.

Fortunately, the rules about numbers in writing are much easier ? and more scintillating ? than the definitions of words related to numbers. The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook and the ALWD Guide to Legal Citation all suggest spelling out numbers from zero to ninety-nine.

The general rule is that all numbers ten and below should be spelled out and numbers 11 and above should be put in numerals. However, there are certain exceptions to this: If numbers recur through the text or are being used for calculations, then numerals should be used.

If an instrument contains contradictory terms, typewritten terms prevail over printed terms, handwritten terms prevail over both, and words prevail over numbers.

If the number is approximate (e.g. 'around six hundred years ago') it should be spelled out. Very large numbers should generally be expressed without using rows of zeros where possible (e.g. $3.5 million instead of $3,500,000). In contracts, the use of both words and numbers is common in order to increase certainty.

A simple rule for using numbers in writing is that small numbers ranging from one to ten (or one to nine, depending on the style guide) should generally be spelled out. Larger numbers (i.e., above ten) are written as numerals.

Related Content. Also known as whole agreement clause. A contractual provision which aims to prevent the party relying on it from being liable for any statements or representations (including pre-contractual representations) except as expressly set out in the agreement.

Ten Tips for Making Solid Business Agreements and Contracts Get it in writing.Keep it simple.Deal with the right person.Identify each party correctly.Spell out all of the details.Specify payment obligations.Agree on circumstances that terminate the contract.Agree on a way to resolve disputes.