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Electronic Signatures and Their Validity

Electronic Signatures and Statutory Formalities In South African law, a valid signature identifies the signatory and evidences an intention to be bound. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”) recognises electronic signatures for most commercial transactions (s 13), a position affirmed in Spring Forest Trading 599 CC v Wilberry (Pty) Ltd t/a […]