acuerdo escrito separado
Definition
This is a Spanish phrase that translates to 'separate written agreement' in English, referring to a standalone document that two or more parties sign to record a specific deal, promise, or set of rules they have agreed to follow. It exists independently from any other contracts the parties may have, meaning it stands on its own as a complete and enforceable promise. Courts treat this document as the official record of what the parties agreed to, so its written contents carry significant legal weight.
Example
If you hire a contractor and later agree to add extra work beyond the original contract, you might sign a separate written agreement specifically covering that new work and its cost. That new document would be legally binding on its own, completely separate from your original contract.
Watch Out
Never assume a verbal conversation or email chain carries the same legal force as a separate written agreement, because if a dispute arises, a court will look to the signed document as the definitive record of what was actually promised.
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