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Exchanging contracts by fax

By: Language: English Series: Law Society`s Gazette ; 85(34) 21 September 1988, 11-12(2)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: Discusses whether facsimile transmission can be used for effecting an exchange of conveyancing contracts , and in particular asks whether a legally binding contract can be formed through fax , at what point does a contract become legally binding, how to arrange the transfer of a deposit, the effect of the Law of Property Act 1925 s40 and whether there is any advantage in exchanging by fax.

Discusses whether facsimile transmission can be used for effecting an exchange of conveyancing contracts , and in particular asks whether a legally binding contract can be formed through fax , at what point does a contract become legally binding, how to arrange the transfer of a deposit, the effect of the Law of Property Act 1925 s40 and whether there is any advantage in exchanging by fax.