Legal Question in Entertainment Law in New York
legality of faxed contracts
Are faxed documents, (contracts of sale) with faxed signatures legal, and enforceable by law?
Asked on 8/10/07, 2:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Mark
Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law
Re: legality of faxed contracts
Generally, in NY they would but there are evidentiary rules that relate to "best evidence" so if in court, the document is challenged and someone can prove an original, the original would be considered the "best evidence" and likely to prevail,, assuming a proper foundation can be established.
Answered on 8/10/07, 5:32 pm
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