Format pack, 3 formats · FV07-N7

The Precedent Library: Naming, Versioning and Maintenance

A precedent library is worth what its worst file is worth, because the file a junior opens at seven in the evening is chosen by whichever name looks closest, not by whichever version is current.

Length
3 pages
Blanks to fill
86
Files
Word and PDF
Law stated to
14 September 2026

The 3 formats inside

  1. 1Precedent registerFirm · one row per master, maintained by the family owner37 blanksOn its own₹149
  2. 2Precedent change log entryFirm · one entry per version issued29 blanksOn its own₹149
  3. 3Clause submission formFirm · five minutes, to the family owner20 blanksOn its own₹149

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The first part of “Precedent register”, as it downloads. Blanks are highlighted.

PRECEDENT REGISTER

Family: [Part and description] · Owner: [Owner's name] · Last annual review: [Date of last annual review] · Next due: [Date next review is due]

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Handbook chapter

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Notes

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[PL_D02_PARTNERSHIP-DEED_GEN]

[Partnership deed — general trading firm]

[GEN]

[v4.2]

[2026-04-01]

[Current / Suspended / Retired]

[D.2]

[date]

[name]

[date]

[v4.1, retired on (date)]

[e.g. remuneration clause drafted to section 40(b); check the State stamp article before use]

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[reference]

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[MH]

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4 more paragraphs and tables follow in the full format.

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