Joseph Giret QC analyses whether an acceptance by conduct overrides a requirement for signature in a contract
25th May 2016
In what circumstances will a contract result when a written offer document states it is not binding until signed, and the recipient does not sign but performs in the manner contemplated by its terms?
Joseph Giret QC analyses Reveille Independent LLC v. Anotech International (UK) Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 443 (CA), in which the issue was recently considered.
Joseph is a silk practising in Commercial Law. View his profile here.
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