Legal Bloopers

Susan R. Harris (attorney, Greenwood Village, CO) recently composed a list of typos from legal documents, letters and e-mails.  She stated, “While spell checkers are a blessing, they have created vast new possiblities for bloopers.”

1. The descendant died November 12, 2009 [instead of “decedent.”]
2. Enclosed are the singed documents [instead of “signed.”]
3. The will singing is scheduled for next Wednesday.
4. Our invoice includes coping charges.
5. There will be a martial deduction for gifts to the spouse.
6. We found a joint with your parents’ names on it [should have said “joint account.”]
7. Before you proceed with your weeding plans, I recommend a prenuptial agreement.
8. Enclosed is my resent invoice [I DO resent having to rebill!]
9. Contact your account manger.
10. Be sure your assets are properly tilted.
11. The trial court rued against the defendant.
12. The remainder will be distributed to your descendants per stripes.
13. See if you can get her agreement in writhing.
14. Thank you for your incite on this matter.
15. This lawyer may be sued for probate matters [instead of “used.”]
16. Let’s discuss your estate planning potions [instead of “options.”]
17. We need to know the accursed interest on the above bank account to date of death [instead of “accrued.”]
18. We need to get a permanent injection [instead of “injunction.”]

Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse (WealthCounsel) for sharing this list with me.