This thesis will examine issues related to the formation and validity of electronic contracts on a comparative basis between the English, American and UNCITRAL approaches.  When examining the English approach, reference will be made to relevant EC Directives in relation to the subject matter. This thesis has four main objectives.  First, to assess the impact of using electronic communication tools to reach agreement.  Second, to identify some key points that should be considered when examining the formal validity of electronic contracts. Third, to establish a foundation for having a valid contract in which rights and obligations could arise accordingly.  Finally, this thesis aims to identify whether the traditional contract law rules are able to meet the challenges that are brought by the use of electronic communication tools, or whether they require reform. It will be noticed throughout that electronic contracts come in different types.  This leads to difficulty with introducing one rule to cover all types of electronic contracts. Furthermore, some concerns arise when electronic communication tools are used to form contracts as to the exact time of contracting. Other concerns arise when trying to fulfil some legal formalities such as writing and signature.  This is because of the special and dual nature of electronic data and the possibility of using different types of signature methods in cyberspace. Finally, it is important to consider taking steps to update some of the current contract law rules to work alongside the electronic technology revolution.  Some aspects of the traditional contract law rules become challenging when applied to electronic contracts.  For example, the issues of contract formation and the use of electronic and intelligent software require direct attention when considering the issue of e-contracts.  The reference to such challenging well-established contract law rules is necessary throughout this thesis, however, since the current rules which deal with electronic commerce in general and electronic contracts in particular do not cover all the issues that are related to electronic contracts.  Lastly, this thesis will sound the alarm on the need to raise the legal awareness of both online users and website developers when contracting online. <i>Chapter Two</i> will assess the use of electronic communication tools to form such contracts, and the sorts of problems that could arise as a consequence. <i>Chapter Three</i> will highlight whether or not electronic contracts can be considered written and signed when the law imposes such requirement.  This chapter will also seek to determine whether there is a need for such formalities in cyberspace. <i>Chapter Four</i> is designed to deal with selected issues of material validity of electronic contracts.  This chapter is essential when considering all types of electronic contracts, including formal ones.  It will consider issues that are related to mutual assent in cyberspace, and the problems that could arise with web-based contracts in relation to these.

No abstract available. / Thesis (LL.M.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2013.

GOD says in the Holy Qur'aan "O' people, I have created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of GOD is the most righteous of you..." (Holy Qur'aan, 49:13). / This thesis is laid down in accordance with GOD's order to connect civilizations with each other and to benefit from each other's experience and knowledge toward a much better future for humanity. / The thesis tries to reflect upon the opinions of Islamic Fiqh with regard to the contract of international carriage of passengers by air and e-ticketing in a manner that is understandable to both Fiqh oriented and Western Law oriented readers. Therefore, it has been designed to include three major Parts where the first introduces the Western Law oriented reader to Islamic Fiqh. The Second Part introduces the Fiqh Oriented reader to the world of tickets and travel documents. Finally, the third chapter concentrates on the issue of electronic ticketing. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

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University of Technology, Sydney. Faculty of Law. / The paper examines the evolution of the recognition and enforcement of "foreign" arbitral awards prior to the introduction of the various international arbitration conventions by referring to court decisions of the relevant countries, primarily the United States and the United Kingdom. The scope and importance of the New York Convention will be canvassed, with specific reference to cases. The Dissertation traces the evolution of judicial and legislative attitudes towards arbitration (in particular, the issue of arbitrability), from the original position of antipathy towards arbitral processes, to the active promotion of arbitration and a "hands-off" approach to its processes by legislators as well as courts. The introduction of the arbitral process to developing countries will be discussed in the context of some recent controversial arbitrations in Indonesia and Pakistan. Public policy as the criterion for the enforcement of awards by national courts will be discussed and relevant authorities referred to. The reasoning adopted by courts in this area will be examined and discussed. The paradigm shift in the enforcement of awards and the leeway granted within the parameters of the arbitral decision making process will be highlighted by two case studies. Both demonstrate clearly the current negation of public policy considerations. The first is a decision of the English Court of Appeal which was mirrored by a subsequent arbitration awardin 'which the discarding of public policy considerations was particularly remarkable as constitutional issues were involved, which normally would have given rise to the expectation of deliberations as to the notions of public policy. NOTE CONCERNING "UNITED KINGDOM" AND "ENGLISH" LAW The title of the Dissertation inter alia refers to the " ... laws of ... the United Kingdom." Within the text, there are references to both the "United Kingdom" and "England." The constitutional and legislative position in the United Kingdom is perhaps more complex than in other jurisdictions and a brief outline is necessary. United Kingdom Parliament Parliament is called the "Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland." (Great Britain is comprised of England, Scotland and Wales). The United Kingdom Parliament comprises the monarch, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Until relatively recently, Parliament was regarded as the supreme law-making body within the United Kingdom; however, European Community law is now paramount within the United Kingdom's constitutional framework. The legislation of the United Kingdom Parliament is presumed to apply to the whole of the United Kingdom, although there can be an express or implied exclusion of a part of the United Kingdom from the operation of a particular Act. Legal systems England and Wales have the one legal system. As from the Sixteenth Century, "English law" has prevailed in Wales. Scotland has a distinct legal system and its own courts, with, in civil matters, rights of appeal to the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords. Northern Island also has its own courts, with rights of appeal to the House of Lords in both civil and criminal matters. Devolution The United Kingdom Parliament has legislated for the devolution of power to regional assemblies - to the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Island Assembly and the National Assembly for Wales. The Scottish Parliament has the power to pass primary legislation, subject to certain subject matters being reserved by the United Kingdom Parliament. The Northern Ireland Assembly also has power to enact primary legislation, but the Northern Ireland Assembly is also presently suspended. The National Assembly for Wales has no power to enact primary legislation - that power remains with the United Kingdom Parliament. Consequently, at present, the Scottish Parliament alone has power to pass legislation which has equal force to that of the United Kingdom Parliament. Dissertation In relation to the expressions used in the Dissertation; generally, references to legislation will be referred to as United Kingdom legislation, as Parliament is the United Kingdom Parliament. It should also be noted that it is the United Kingdom which is the contracting State to the New York Convention. References to decisions of the House of Lords and the Court of Appeal will be described as "United Kingdom" and "English" decisions respectively. As noted above, whilst each of Scotland and Northern Ireland has its own courts, there are rights (in the case of Scotland, in civil matters only). of appeal to the House of Lords. The House of Lords, consequently, hears appeals from the whole of the United Kingdom. The English Court of Appeal is the Court of Appeal for the unitary system of England and Wales. Given that "English law" was historically also the law of Wales, it is more appropriate to refer to decisions handed down by it as "English" decisions. Decisions of other Courts (such as Queen's Bench and Chancery) will also be referred to as "English" decisions.

Thesis (Ph.D.) - University of Glasgow, 2007. / Ph.D. thesis submitted to the School of Law, Faculty of Law, Business and Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, 2007. Includes bibliographical references. Print version also available.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Heidelberg.

Frankfurt (Oder), Europa-Universität, Thesis (doctoral), 2001. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (LL.M(Advanced)) - University of Queensland, 2000. / Includes bibliography.

Orientador: Geraldo José Guimarães da Silva / Resumo: A informática propiciou um processo de evolução jamais presenciado pela humanidade. Neste contexto evolutivo, propõe-se neste trabalho a análise da substituição dos documentos em papel pelo suporte informático, fenômeno esse que a doutrina jurídica denominou de desmaterialização dos documentos, colocando em discussão o direito cambiário, especialmente os títulos de crédito. Esta descartularização causou mudanças profundas na duplicata, principal título de crédito do direito brasileiro, pois sem a materialização do documento, não se pode falar em título. Outra questão colocada diante desse fenômeno de desmaterialização está relacionado ao direito de crédito em caso de inadimplemento. Na procura de uma resposta para esta indagação será analisada a execução da duplicata virtual; o protesto por indicação via boleto bancário; a prova da entrega da mercadoria e do recebimento; e a recusa do aceite. / Abstract: The computer science propitiated an evolution process never witnessed by humanity. In this evolutionary context, this paper intends to analise the replacement of documents in paper for the computing support, phenomenon which the juridical doctrine denominated de-materialization of documents, putting in discussion the exchange rights, especially the securities. This phenomenon caused deep changes in the trade note, that is the main security of the Brasilian Law, because without the materialization of documents one cannot speak of securities. Another subject which lies along with that de-materialization phenomenon is related to the right of credit in case of default on payments. In search for an answer to this inquiry, the execution of the virtual trade note will be analised; the protest for indication through bank ticket; the proof of delivery of merchandise and of reception; and the refusal of its acceptance. / Mestre