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“This contract is so one-sided that I am astonished to find it written on both sides of the paper.” quote by 1st Baron Evershed Raymond Evershed
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“This contract is so one-sided that I am astonished to find it written on both sides of the paper.”

1st Baron Evershed Raymond Evershed

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A contract that heavily favors one party is astonishingly one‑sided, evident on both sides of the document.

In simple terms: One‑sided contracts are unfair.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced agreements.

Themes

law fairness contracts negotiation justice

Mood

critical inquisitive serious

Type

Both sides:1 Contract:1 Contracts:1 Inspirational:0 One sided:1 Paper:0 Sides:0 Writing:0 Written:0 Contract Sided:0 Written Sides:0 Sides Paper:0 Sided Astonished:0

When to use this quote

  • business deals
  • employment contracts
  • legal drafting

Key Concepts

contract law ethics business practices

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify unfair terms?
  • What protections exist for weaker parties?
A Different Perspective

Power imbalances can be hard to detect.

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