Legal documents, like contracts and letters of agreement, often can seem like a never-ending list of unfamiliar words and terms. One word you are likely to come across is “attached,” but what does it actually mean?
Simply put, “attached” implies that something is added to a document. For example, if an agreement refers to an “attached document,” it would mean that the proposed document includes another paper or document that is physically attached to the document itself.
In contracts, this could mean that the offeror is including additional materials such as photographs, timelines, drawings or other documents that relate signficantly to the contract’s terms. It is important to note that when something is referred to as being “attached” in a contract, this typically means that the attached document is meant to co-exist with the contract and will generally have the same legal effect as the contract itself.
When signing an agreement which refers to an attached document, it is important to review and understand the attached document before agreeing to the contract. Make sure to read both the main contract and any accompanying documents for specific details you need to know in order to be fully informed.