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The Fax As Valid Evidence In Argentine Law, Felipe Eduardo Zabalza, Leandro Javier Caputo
The Fax As Valid Evidence In Argentine Law, Felipe Eduardo Zabalza, Leandro Javier Caputo
Felipe Eduardo Zabalza
Under Argentine law, the facsimile transmission (fax) is not acceptable under certain circumstances. A recent decision in “Flowtex France S.R.L. v. Flowtex Servicios Urbanos S.A.”, handed down by the National Court of Appeals on Commercial Matters, Chamber A, stated that “a simple photocopy of a fax is not enough proof of the existence of a loan contract”.
As background to this matter, the Argentine court ruled in an international case regarding a loan made by a French company to an Argentine company, with particular consideration of the facsimile as valid evidence in commercial proceedings.
'Prima Paint' Pushed Compulsory Aribitration Under The 'Erie' Train, Richard L. Barnes
'Prima Paint' Pushed Compulsory Aribitration Under The 'Erie' Train, Richard L. Barnes
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As the face of commerce changes, the law usually follows, albeit at some distance. The United States Supreme Court has recently sped the pace. In a line of cases, some old, some recent, but all feeding off of one another, the Court has held that challenges to agreements which contain arbitration provisions must go to the arbitrator first. Courts may hear formational challenges only where they challenge the arbitration provision alone. In the Supreme Court, arbitration, with its vast potential for abuse as well as for good, has found a friend.
The Court’s doctrine of choice, “severability,” raises serious concerns …