N68 : Sixty-eighth lesson S00-TITLE : The language of the law S01 : The minute you read something you can't understand, you can be sure it was written by a lawyer! S02 : This agreement between Newco (hereinafter "the Lessor") and HireMe (hereinafter "the Lessee") applies to the rental or hire of a motorised vehicle. S03 : It shall not affect other forms of letting or leasing and shall come into effect at the signature date. S04 : The vehicle shall be used primarily for personal purposes but may, under certain circumstances, be used commercially. S05 : Where the vehicle is used as a taxi, the fare structure shall be established under fair conditions. S06 : The Lessee shall have the right to use the vehicle and must bear the associated expenses S07 : but the Lessor shall remain the bare owner of said vehicle and may not be dispossessed. S08 : The Lessee shall pay for normal wear and tear and other incidental expenses S09 : and undertakes to park the vehicle in a location where it will not incur damage from weather or other conditions, S10 : regardless of whether such damage is superficial or structural, as set forth in the third and fourth paragraphs. S11 : Further, the Lessee shall be liable for damage to vital components of the vehicle, e.g. engine, steering, brake system, S12 : and must ensure that the vehicle does not break down under normal operating conditions. S13 : Both parties agree and intend that the terms of this agreement are governed by the principle of good faith S14 : and that the principal concern for each party is not to hinder the other party's performance of this agreement. S15 : This agreement is subject to the English legal system and disputes shall be referred to the commercial tribunal. S16 : However, should either of the parties find that the other party is not fulfilling some or all of its obligations hereunder S17 : or if a party is caught in breach of the terms hereof it may apply to a higher court to have the other party fined and seek damages. S18 : The guilty party must undertake to pay the sum determined by the court within thirty business days. S19 : In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorised officers to execute this agreement as of the above date." S20 : What's even worse is that lawyers call such long, complex documents "briefs"! T00-TRANSLATE : Exercise: Translate T01 : Torrential rain caused the river to burst its banks. T02 : "Parliamentary ping-pong" is when a bill goes back and forth between the Commons and the Lords. T03 : The presidential spokeperson briefed journalists on the outcome of the high-level meeting. T04 : Driving carefully not only saves fuel, but also reduces wear and tear on your car. T05 : If I find you breaking the law, I'll have you fined.