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Email Statute of Frauds

Ward and Smith, P.A.

"But We Were Just Negotiating:" Understanding When A String Of Communications (Even Emails) May Establish a Binding Contract

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Techlaw: Parties negotiating the terms of a deal must understand when the negotiating stops and a binding contract has been created, even if there is only a string of emails....more

McGlinchey Stafford

The Bullet Point: Ohio Commercial Law Bulletin Do I have The Right Of Set-Off? - Volume 4, Issue 21

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Objections to Foreign Subpoena- Byrd v. Lindsay Corp., 7th Dist. Mahoning No. 19 MA 0116, 2020-Ohio-5461- In this appeal, the Seventh Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision and agreed that the documents...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Actual Notice Via Email Is Not Always Sufficient

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In another post, I discussed how an email can satisfy the signature requirements of the Statute of Frauds. Nevertheless, an email is not always sufficient. Indeed, as the plaintiff in Terry v. Vinfen recently learned,...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Traps for the Unwary: Text Messages, Authorized Agents, and Binding Letters of Intent

A recent Land Court decision strongly suggests that sellers should proceed with caution when negotiating real estate transactions via email and text messages. In determining whether a contract was formed between two companies...more

Snell & Wilmer

Statute of Frauds: (1) Email as “Writing” and (2) Email Signature as “Signature”

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Arizona, like most states, has a Statute of Frauds that essentially requires real estate related contracts to be both (1) in writing and (2) signed by the party to be charged. A.R.S. § 44-101. Questions often arise as to...more

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