📎 What is a contract attachment and why it matters

An attachment isn’t just an “add-on.” It is:

• an integral part of the contract if identified as such,

• a tool for precisely defining the subject, procedure, price, or documentation,

• often a key piece of evidence in disputes over the contract’s content.

🧑‍⚖️ When a contract should have attachments

• If the subject is technically complex (drawings, specs, documentation)

• If the price is based on deliverables or items (price lists, budgets, statements)

• If you refer to external documents (terms and conditions, timelines)

• If there’s a need to clearly define responsibilities or scope

❌ What happens if the attachment is missing or improperly included

• It might not be considered part of the contract

• The court may ignore it

• The other party can claim they didn’t agree to it

• The contract lacks clarity, making enforcement harder

📚 Real-life example:

A builder signed a construction agreement referencing “project documentation.” But it wasn’t physically attached or signed. When a dispute arose over roof construction, the court disregarded the project. Only the wording in the contract body was considered.

✅ Lawyer’s recommendation:

If your contract refers to an attachment, make sure it’s actually attached and signed. Label it clearly (“Attachment No. 1 – Technical Specification”), include page numbers, and always sign – or at least initial – the document.