The E-Sign Act states that signatures should not be denied legal validity solely because they are electronic, which means that a contract that is signed electronically can be brought into trial. However, a judge's willingness to accept that contract will depend on how the electronic document was signed.

Can I sign a contract electronically?

Yes. Electronic signatures are legal and binding for nearly every business and transaction. ... They also comply with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in the United States.

Can a settlement agreement be signed electronically?

Yes, the parties to a settlement agreement can sign it using an electronic signature (also known as a digital signature or e-signature). The purpose of signatures on a settlement agreement is to provide evidence that the parties agree to the terms and intend the agreement to be binding.