Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts
Legal Signiture
Is a contract legal if signed over the
internet?
Asked on 12/10/08, 11:07 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Tom Flynn
Law Offices of Thomas V. Flynn
Re: Legal Signiture
Short answer is usually yes.
There are some slight variations between jurisdictions, but a digital signature is usually valid as a form of acceptance.
Also worth noting is that several jurisdictions have found that a contract can be modified based on an exchange of emails.
Answered on 12/10/08, 11:11 am
Re: Legal Signiture
Usually yes depending on the type of contract and jusrisdiction.
Answered on 12/10/08, 11:40 am
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