Full question:
Why are legal documents required to have a signature and date?
- Category: Courts
- Subcategory: Pleadings
- Date:
- State: Maryland
Answer:
A signature is a person's name written by that person, often used to indicate acceptance of a contract. In some states, if a person cannot write, they may use a mark, with their name written nearby and witnessed by someone who can write their own name. A date is important because it shows when the signature was made, indicating when acceptance occurred.
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