Legal Definitions - said

Said is a term frequently used in legal documents. It functions as an adjective to refer back to a specific person, object, or concept that has already been introduced earlier in the same document. Its purpose is to ensure clarity and precision by indicating that the current reference is to the exact same item previously mentioned, without having to repeat its full description. It essentially means "the aforementioned" or "the previously identified."

• Example 1: In a Contract for Services

  Imagine a contract between a client and a web design company. The contract might first state: "The client agrees to pay a total sum of $5,000 for the development of a new e-commerce website, hereinafter referred to as 'the Project'." Later in the document, it might specify: "Upon completion of said Project, the web design company will provide one year of free technical support."

  Explanation: Here, "said Project" clearly refers back to "the development of a new e-commerce website," ensuring there is no ambiguity about which project the technical support applies to.

• Example 2: In a Property Deed

  A property deed might begin by describing a parcel of land: "All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Springfield, County of Green, State of Utopia, known as Lot 17, Block B, as shown on the Plat of Subdivision recorded in Book 123, Page 45 of the County Records." Further down, it might state: "The grantor hereby conveys all rights and interests in said land to the grantee."

  Explanation: "Said land" precisely identifies the specific parcel of land that was fully described at the beginning of the deed, avoiding the need to repeat the lengthy legal description.

• Example 3: In a Court Order

  A court order might first identify a specific individual: "The Court finds that Mr. John Smith, residing at 456 Oak Avenue, has violated the terms of his probation." The order might then continue: "Therefore, said Mr. Smith is hereby ordered to report to the probation office within 48 hours."

  Explanation: "Said Mr. Smith" unequivocally refers to the specific individual, Mr. John Smith, who was identified earlier in the order, making it clear who the directive applies to.