Assaf's Laws of Paperwork

Source status: Attributed to Francis Assaf

When there are two possible forms to fill out on any given matter, the wrong form is always filled out first.

- Francis Assaf

Category: Murphy's Office Laws

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The wrong form is not discovered until it has been signed by all parties concerned, sealed, and delivered.

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Once the right form has been filled out, signed by all parties concerned, sealed, and delivered, it turns out it was filled out wrong.

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