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In general terms, resist using capital letters, as they hinder the reader when overused. | In general terms, resist using capital letters, as they hinder the reader when overused. | ||
===Legal terms=== | ===Legal terms and forms=== | ||
* Do not use capital letters for legal terms — e.g., "the parties must sign a contract"; "a will appoints an executor". | * Do not use capital letters for legal terms — e.g., "the parties must sign a contract"; "a will appoints an executor". | ||
* Do not use capital letters for party names — e.g., "after the claimant files a claim, the respondent has 14 days to reply". | * Do not use capital letters for party names — e.g., "after the claimant files a claim, the respondent has 14 days to reply". | ||