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Commercial Leases

Signatures on documents – not always needed to create a binding contract or obligation

Williams v Jones (Not yet reported) (Bristol Mercantile Court – Mr Recorder David Blunt QC February 2014)

We mention this case in brief by way of a timely reminder as to the circumstances in which a binding obligation may arise even if there are no formal documents or signatures.

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