How is ""written law"" defined in a legal contract?
- Written law means this [document] and all [legal documents or rules] currently enforced. Seen in 29 SEC filings
- Written law means the compilation of Constitution, all Acts, Ordinances and other legal enactments, regardless of naming convention, and [related legislation] made under these for the time being enforced. Seen in 5 SEC filings
- Written law means an all-inclusive term detailing any law and [subordinate legislation]. This includes Orders, Proclamations, Rules, By-laws and Regulations made or issued by an authorised body. Seen in 6 SEC filings
- Written law means the Companies Act or the Business Trusts Act. Seen in 5 SEC filings
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Genie Definition 1
- Written law means any present or future document or rule having power or effect as per the [governing law].
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- Laws or regulations change within the contract period
- The contract is governed by specific laws or regulations
- The contract should address the possibility of future legal changes
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Genie Definition 2
- Written law means specifically the Companies Act or the Business Trusts Act, as presently enforced by the [regulatory body].
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- Creation or management of companies or trusts
- Transactions involving companies or trusts under specific acts
- The contract explicitly refers to the Companies Act or Business Trusts Act
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Written law means any present or future document or rule having power or effect as per the [governing law].
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