hands... (in the context of a contract)

[valentina dos sicilias]

Hi,
This excerpt is taken from a project management contract. Can anyone explain what " the hands of the Client and the Project Manger the day and year first before written means". Is this correct English?
Thanks

1. Method of Execution 1 *

AS WITNESS the hands of the Client and the Project Manager the day and year first before written.

.................. [Signature]
.................. [Name]
.................. [Position]

 

[lizzeymac]

Hi,
This excerpt is taken from a project management contract. Can anyone explain what " the hands of the Client and the Project Manger the day and year first before written means". Is this correct English?
Thanks

1. Method of Execution 1 *

AS WITNESS the hands of the Client and the Project Manager the day and year first before written.

.................. [Signature]
.................. [Name]
.................. [Position]

Hi Valentina:

"the hand of the Client" = the signature of the client - written in their hand.
to Witness = to see, or to see the proof, to be a witness to

So roughly:
(You can) See by the proof of my signature, written by my hand, that I agree to abide by the terms of this contract.

It is a traditional phrase used in contracts.

"to have a good hand" is an archaic phrase meaning to have good & clear handwriting.

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[valentina dos sicilias]

Thank you very much Lizzeymac. Your explanation has been very helpful.