Contracts
A Connecticut seller accepts an offer on Friday evening. The buyer's agent sends the signed contract by email. The buyer's agent claims the contract is binding upon email delivery. Under the Connecticut UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act):
AEmail delivery is not effective for real estate contracts
BElectronic delivery is effective and the contract is binding upon receipt if the parties have agreed to conduct transactions electronically✓ Correct
CEmail contracts require a wet signature within 48 hours to remain binding
DOnly fax delivery constitutes valid delivery of real estate contracts
Explanation
Connecticut's UETA (CGS § 1-272 et seq.) recognizes electronic signatures and electronic delivery as legally valid for real estate contracts if the parties have agreed to use electronic methods.
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