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Lucas21c Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Sentence structure

Could you tell me which one is right among the following sentence? Thank you in advance.

1. How much did it cost you for a lawyer to set up a company by proxy of you?
2. How much did it cost you that a lawyer set up a company by proxy of you?
3. How much did it cost you when a lawyer set up a company by proxy of you?
4. How much did a lawyer charge you for setting up a company by proxy of you?
  

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1/3/4 are OK, but not 2. The phrase 'by proxy of you' sounds wrong. I'd say eg .

— Clive

  • 1/3/4 are OK, but not 2.
  • The phrase 'by proxy of you' sounds wrong.
  • I'd say eg .
  • .
  • set up a company for you by proxy.
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1/3/4 are OK, but not 2.

The phrase 'by proxy of you' sounds wrong.
I'd say eg . . . set up a company for you by proxy. But I am unclear as to your meaning.

Can't you just delete the phrase, and say
eg How much did a lawyer charge you for setting up a company?

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Clive
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Then, if I ask a lawyer the legal fee directly, which one is right among the following sentences? I am not sure whether 'by proxy of me' is essential or not in case of this, but the reason why I add 'by proxy' to the question is just to make it clear that he/she acts on behalf of me for setting up a company. If it is not necessary, please tell me about it.

1. How much does it cost me
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1 and 3 are fine. Not 2.

Don't say 'by proxy for me'. It is implicit that he would do it for you.

Clive
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