Text Case in Legal Documents – Complete Guide
Published 2026-04-03 · convertcase.in
Legal documents have specific case conventions that carry meaning. Using the wrong case in a contract can affect interpretation.
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1Defined Terms
Capitalised terms have specific definitions: "the Agreement", "the Company", "Confidential Information". Capitalising signals these are defined terms.
2Section Headings
Title Case for section headings in most common law jurisdictions: "1. Term and Termination", "2. Intellectual Property Rights".
3Party Names
Always capitalise: "the Buyer", "the Seller", "the Licensor", "the Licensee".
4Statutory References
Capitalise when referring to a specific act: "the Copyright Act" (not "the copyright act").
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are defined terms capitalised in contracts?
Capitalisation signals that the term has a specific, defined meaning. When you see "Confidential Information" vs "confidential information", only the former refers to the contract's definition.