9. Identify the parties by nicknames. Giving each party a nickname in the first paragraph will make the contract easier to read. For example, James W. Martin would be nicknamed "Martin."
确定合同双方的别称(简称)。为便于阅读,一般要在合同的第一段为双方弄一个别称,如:将詹姆士.马丁简写为"马丁"。
10. Be careful when using legal terms for nicknames. Do not use "Contractor" as a nickname unless that party is legally a contractor. Do not use "Agent" unless you intend for that party to be an agent, and if you do, then you better specify the scope of authority and other agency issues to avoid future disagreements.
使用法定术语作为双方当事人的别称时,要小心。除非一方当事人在法定上就是承包人,否则不要将"承包人"作为其别称。同样,除非你想让一方当事人成为法定上的代理人,否则不要称其为"代理人",如果坚持要用,最好明确一下代理范围并找到其他可以避免将来争执的方案。