what is the legal font and size for a legit contract?

Question

what is the legal font and size for a legit contract?

Answer 1

The previous posters are correct.



The most commonly used font, and the font that has been "declared" to be the most readable is Times New Roman, 12 point if possible.



(Don't write up a contract without a licensed attorney - unless you want to possibly lose everything.)

Answer 2

Technically yes, they are screwed. You always MUST know what you are signing and not paying attention is not an excuse. The rule provides security in the complex legal system. Imagine if anyone could withdraw from a contract just saying that he wasn't paying attention, or he didn't read it carefully. Your example, however, sucks. Because there are many other legal issues. Such as: you need to be eligible (age, ...) to enter into a contract, the contract cannot be obviously too disadvantageous for one party (usury, loansharking), or signed under certain conditions (fear, extreme stress, ...).

Answer 3

It can be written on a cocktail napkin and be legally binding.



I know a local executive who flew into town, interviewed at the airport, the person interviewing him starts jotting some items down on a napkin the parties agreed to the terms, signed it, and ther terms were followed for over 20 years.



I wouldn't recommend a napkin, but you could use Word, with whatever format, font or script you feel comfortable with.

Answer 4

No such thing. Legal documents can be produced with any font and in any size that's readable.