In Stevens V

question 23

Multiple Choice

In Stevens v.Publicis,the courts addressed the statute of frauds issue of what constitutes a writing in today's cyber world and determined that:

• A) technology aside, a writing must contain an original signature to create a true contract
• B) since e-mail could be written by anyone, an e-mail must be followed up by a document with an original signature
• C) an e-mail with the senders typed signature showed an intent to authenticate the contents and satisfies statute of frauds requirements
• D) the statute of frauds requires that certain contracts be in writing to be enforceable but does not address or concern itself with signatures

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Definitions:

Preponderance Of Evidence

A standard of proof in civil cases, requiring that a party's evidence be more convincing than the opponent's evidence to win the case.

Civil Law

A legal system originating in Europe, characterized by its codification of laws, that is distinguished from common law and covers areas such as contracts, family matters, and property.

Cyberlaw

A classification of law regulating business activities that are conducted online.

Existing Law

Existing law represents the current legal statutes and regulations that are in force at any given time.