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.

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Answered on 12/10/08, 11:11 am

Re: Legal Signiture

Usually yes depending on the type of contract and jusrisdiction.

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Answered on 12/10/08, 11:40 am


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