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The legal and commercial perspective
An invoice identifies a demand, a statement gathers transactions and a confirmation records a position according to its wording and authority.
Reconcile orders, delivery, payments and returns. Distinguish an accounting balance from disputed or unearned amounts.
Preserve the confirmation’s context and reservations. Courts assess relevant evidence, not merely the document’s title.
Fictional example for illustration
A fictional statement contains an unrecorded return. Reconciliation corrects the balance before a demand is sent.
Practical steps
- Match orders, delivery, invoices and payments.
- Check returns and credit notes.
- Verify confirmation authority.
Key takeaway
Consistent financial and contractual records produce clearer claims.
Legal references
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