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Electronic deeds: signed, sealed … delivered?

19 March 2024 / Author(s): Craig Morrison KC
Issue: May 2023 / Categories: Feature

Deeds are often used in commercial practice, particularly where a party wishes to enter into a unilateral commitment or parties wish to vary a contract. However, the requirement that a deed must be “delivered” is potentially confusing. It may cause particular difficulties in the context of deeds that are executed and evidenced electronically.

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