Agreement Formalized by Electronic Means (UETA) in Texas

What Is an Agreement Formalized by Electronic Means (UETA)?

Background

“Email correspondence is governed by the Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).” (See Khoury v. Tomlinson, No. 01-16-00006-CV, at *7 (Tex. App. Dec. 22, 2016).)

“UETA applies to electronic records and signatures relating to a transaction." (See id.)

"A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form." (See id.)

"If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law." (See id.)

“We must construe and apply UETA in a manner to be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices.” (See id.)

General Information for Complaints and Motions

“Under UETA, an electronic record is a record, created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means." (See Khoury v. Tomlinson, No. 01-16-00006-CV, at *8 (Tex. App. Dec. 22, 2016).)

“An electronic signature is an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record." (See id.)

Standard of Review and Burdens of Proof

“We review a summary judgment de novo.” (See Harkins v. Wal-Mart Stores Tex., LLC, No. 02-21-00201-CV, at *9 (Tex. App. June 23, 2022).)

“The movant for summary judgment has the burden of showing there is no genuine issue of material fact and it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” (See Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co. (1985) 690 S.W.2d 546, 548; Powell v. Foxall (2001) 65 S.W.3d 756, 758.)

“In deciding whether a disputed material fact issue precludes summary judgment, evidence favorable to the non-movant is taken as true.” (See id.)

“Every reasonable inference in favor of the non-movant is indulged and any doubts are resolved in its favor.” (See id.)

“The movant must either disprove at least one element of each of plaintiff's theories of recovery or conclusively establish each essential element of an affirmative defense.” (See City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Auth. (1979) 589 S.W.2d 671, 678; Powell v. Foxall (2001) 65 S.W.3d 756, 758.)

“If the movant conclusively proves all essential elements of his defense, the burden shifts to the non-movant.” (See Powell v. Foxall (2001) 65 S.W.3d 756, 758.)

“The non-movant must answer that affirmative defense for summary judgment purposes.” (See id.)

The Court’s Decisions

It is well settled that “the signature of the person against whom enforcement is sought [under the Statute of Frauds] authenticates the document as reliable evidence of that person's agreement to the transaction.” (See Khoury v. Tomlinson, No. 01-16-00006-CV, at *9 (Tex. App. Dec. 22, 2016).)

It is also well settled that “UETA expressly allows for automated transactions to satisfy the requirements of contract formation.” (See id.)

Documents for Agreement Formalized by Electronic Means (UETA) in Texas

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342-306287-19 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 9/27/2019 12:50 PM CAUSE No. 342-306287

Case Filed

Feb 21, 2019

Case Status

DISMISSED OR NON-SUITED

County

Tarrant County, TX

Filed Date

Sep 27, 2019

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096-299039-18 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 2/22/2019 9:25 AM THOMAS A. WILDER CAUSE NO. 96-299039-18 DISTRICT CLERK USHEALTH ADVI

Case Filed

May 08, 2019

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Dallas County, TX

Filed Date

May 08, 2019

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096-299039-18 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 2/22/2019 9:25 AM

Case Filed

May 08, 2019

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Dallas County, TX

Filed Date

May 08, 2019

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096-299026-18 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 2/20/2019 2:31 PM

Case Filed

May 01, 2019

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Dallas County, TX

Filed Date

May 01, 2019

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096-299026-18 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 2/20/2019 2:31 PM

Case Filed

May 01, 2019

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Dallas County, TX

Filed Date

May 01, 2019

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096-299048-18 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 2/22/2019 9:58 AM THOMAS A. WILDER CAUSE NO. 096-299048-18 DISTRICT CLERK USHEALTH ADVI

Case Filed

May 01, 2019

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Dallas County, TX

Filed Date

May 01, 2019

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096-299048-18 FILED TARRANT COUNTY 2/22/2019 9:58 AM

Case Filed

May 01, 2019

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Dallas County, TX

Filed Date

May 01, 2019

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL § COURT Plaintiff, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 284TH COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK, and files this its Motion for Default Judgment, and in support thereof, would show the Court as follows: Citation of Defendant, CHAD MAY, was serv November 13, 20

Case Filed

Aug 16, 2018

Case Status

Disposed

County

Montgomery County, TX

Filed Date

Jan 11, 2019

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DAVID H. BERG & ASSOCIATES PC § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF d/b/a BERG & ANDROPHY, § Plaintiff, § § v. §

Case Filed

Aug 30, 2016

Case Status

Case On Appeal - Civil

County

Harris County, TX

Filed Date

Aug 03, 2018

Category

Debt/Contract - Debt/Contract

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9/16/2016 4:31:59 PM Chris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 12756720 By: Euniecy Gentry

Case Filed

Dec 23, 2015

Case Status

Disposed (Final)

County

Harris County, TX

Filed Date

Sep 16, 2016

Category

Debt/Contract - Debt/Contract

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Filed 12 March 28 P2:18 Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza District Clerk Travis District D-1-GN-09-000420 No. D-1-GN-09-000420 Recruiting Partners GP, Inc. d/b/a § In the District Court of Kinney Recruiting, Inc. § § v. § Travis County, Texas § Debra Hren et al. § 419" District Court OBJECTION AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S PLEA TO THE JURISDICTION REGARDING DEFENDANTS’ COUNTERCLAIMS Debra Hren (“Hren”) and Neil Handwerker (“Handwerker”) object to and oppose “Plaintiff's Plea to the Jurisdiction Reg

Case Filed

Feb 09, 2009

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Travis County, TX

Filed Date

Mar 28, 2012

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT (GEN LIT )

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Filed 11 October 31 P3:41 Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza District Clerk Travis District D-1-GN-09-000420 No. D-1-GN-09-000420 Recruiting Partners GP, Inc. d/b/a § In the District Court of Kinney Recruiting, Inc. § § v. § Travis County, Texas § Debra Hren et al. § 419" District Court SECOND TRADITIONAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT RESPONSE Debra Hren (“Hren”) and Neil Handwerker (“Handwerker”) respond to the “Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment on its Declaratory Judgment Claim and Against Defendants

Case Filed

Feb 09, 2009

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Travis County, TX

Filed Date

Oct 31, 2011

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT (GEN LIT )

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Filed 10 April 6 P3:47 Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza District Clerk Travis District D-1-GN-09-000420 No. D-1-GN-09-000420 Recruiting Partners GP, Inc. d/b/a In the District Court of Kinney Recruiting, Inc. v. Travis County, Texas On nm tn Debra Hren et al. 419% District Court DITIO UMM: [UDGMENT RESPO} Counter-Plaintiffs Debra Hren (“Hren”) and Neil Handwerker (“Handwerker”) respond to the traditional motion for summary judgment (the “Motion”) filed by Counter-Defendant Recruiting Partners,

Case Filed

Feb 09, 2009

Case Status

CLOSED

County

Travis County, TX

Filed Date

Apr 06, 2010

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT (GEN LIT )

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FILED P.;3 NO. 2008-05053 MAY 22 2009 . S-s3 019 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. § IN THE DISTRICT COGREORSs Plaintiff § &y —______ § v. § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS § 2001 TRINITY FUND, LLC § Defendant § 295" JUDICIAL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF'S SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION TO EXCLUDE EXPERT TESTIMONY Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Carrizo”) hereby supplements its motion to exclude certain expert testimony to be proffered by 2001 Trinity Fund, LLC, (‘Trinity") as follows: 1 PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND 1.01. By the May 1, 2009 dea

Case Filed

Jan 28, 2008

Case Status

Disposed (Final)

County

Harris County, TX

Filed Date

May 22, 2009

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

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NO. 2008-05053 Fi CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. § IN THE DISTRICT COURT Plaintiff § 3 8 : EQ vs. § HARRIS COUNTY; TEXAS *Q lz § : om 7 fy 2001 TRINITY FUND, LLC § . es PF Defendant § 295" JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 Dp a > xo CARRIZO’S RESPONSE TO TRINITY'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT Plaintiff Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Carrizo”) files this Response to Defendant 2001 Trinity Fund, LLC’s, (“Trinity”) Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as follows L There is No Basis to Grant Trinity's M

Case Filed

Jan 28, 2008

Case Status

Disposed (Final)

County

Harris County, TX

Filed Date

Mar 30, 2009

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

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