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By: Daniela

Daniela — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:21:55 +0000

Email is great for just that reason, that there is a “paper” trail to the conversation. You’d think by now that people would get used to that fact. It’s interesting here that it seems like the parties tried to solve this problem themselves, and then reneged to the courts. What counts as a final signature on an email contract in a case like this?
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By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:55:54 +0000

I agree Melissa, e-mail almost makes it seem informal enough to make it a converation and not a written record

By: Melissa Brumback

Melissa Brumback — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:22:18 +0000

Concerning enforcement of email agreements, it always seems to shock otherwise sophisticated businesspeople to learn that their “casual” communications can change rights and obligations of the parties. Another plug to always run these things by your experienced attorney to review first.

By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:00:56 +0000

Thanks for checking in Tim. I agree with the judge also, especially in the age of texts and e-mails.

By: Timothy R. Hughes

Timothy R. Hughes — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:33:03 +0000

Very interesting case Chris.

The really interesting piece to me is using e-mails with no signed agreement to demonstrate a settlement agreement. Ultimately I agree with the judge – if the e-mails are enough to demonstrate an agreement, then their terms should stick.

That is a good case to share!
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