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    Default Signing Scanned or Emailed Documents

    My question involves business law in the state of: CA

    So this is a simple question that has thrown me for a loop. Lets say my Company X comes to an agreement with Company Y. Company X signs agreement, scans the signed agreement, and then emails it to Company Y. Company Y now signs the emailed copy they received and emails it BACK to Company X. Is this still a valid contract? Do I have to have a clause stating that counterparts will be treated like originals?

    Thank you in advance. I'm going to continue my search but I would appreciate any help as always.

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    Default Re: Signing Scanned or Emailed Documents

    Quote Quoting LAWwaldo
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    My question involves business law in the state of: CA
    Company Y now signs the emailed copy they received and emails it BACK to Company X. Is this still a valid contract?
    As valid as any other.

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    Default Re: Signing Scanned or Emailed Documents

    So far my own search has turned up mixed results. Most of what I am seeing is that a counterparts clause should be included "just because" but that still doesn't answer my original question.

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    Default Re: Signing Scanned or Emailed Documents

    Once each party signs a any copy (assuming there is no change in the words on the agreement), the contract is in force. There's not a strict requirement that they all sign the same physical document.

    As the previous poster suggests, counterparts clauses, and having everybody have their own copy with complete set of signatures just cuts down on later confusion, but it's not strictly required to form a binding contract.

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    Default Re: Signing Scanned or Emailed Documents

    Thank you. I appreciate the input. I think I'll be using the clause to help relieve any confusion (or potential litigation issues) that may arise.

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