Is or otherwise becomes
Hi, I just encountered this expression; is or otherwise becomes.
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He agrees that, even if any obligation is or otherwise becomes unenforceable, invalid or illegal in any respect under the laws of any jurisdiction, he will continue to be subject to the terms of this agreement in all respects.
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It seems it is not very hard what this expression means, but when trying to analyze more, it seems a little hard.
So, to me, the sentence seems to be clear about what it is trying to say without "or otherwise becomes".
Like, "Even if any obligation is unenforceable, invalid or illegal" makes sense enough.
I don't know why we need this expression in the sentence.
Can someone help me please?
Top answer
That's legalese. They try to leave no loopholes. Without "or otherwise becomes", the sentence only applies if the named contingencies are in force at the moment the agreement is made.
- That's legalese.
- They try to leave no loopholes.
- Without "or otherwise becomes", the sentence only applies if the named contingencies are in force at the moment the agreement is made.
- If the obligation is legal now but becomes illegal later by dint of a new law, they have closed that loophole.
- I am surprised that such a contract is possible.
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That's legalese. They try to leave no loopholes. Without "or otherwise becomes", the sentence only applies if the named contingencies are in force at the moment the agreement is made. If the obligation is legal now but becomes illegal later by dint of a new law, they have closed that loophole.
I am surprised that such a contract is possible. I don't see how you can sign away your right t
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