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Side letters—to bind or not to bind

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Published on: 07 June 2012
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  • Report
  • Background
  • Issues before the court
  • Decision
  • What is the impact?

Article summary

The QBD has recently provided guidance on the interpretation and enforceability of side letters upholding the general contractual principle that enforceable agreements must convey an intention to be legally bound.

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