Sec. 9.
(1) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it is the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.
(2) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection (1) is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution, or adoption, including any agreements of the parties, and otherwise as provided by law.
History: 2000, Act 305, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 2000
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 305 of 2000 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (450.831 - 450.849)
Section 450.831 - Short Title.
Section 450.832 - Definitions.
Section 450.833 - Applicability of Act to Electronic Records and Signatures; Exception for 2020.
Section 450.834 - Applicability of Act; Commencement.
Section 450.835 - Scope of Act; Terms.
Section 450.835a - Amending, Reaffirming, or Repealing Restrictive Covenant by Electronic Signature.
Section 450.836 - Construction of Act.
Section 450.837 - Record or Signature in Electronic Form; Legal Effect; Enforcement.
Section 450.839 - Attribution of Electronic Record or Signature.
Section 450.840 - Change or Error in Transmission of Electronic Record.
Section 450.842 - Retention of Record.
Section 450.843 - Evidence of Record or Signature in Criminal or Civil Proceeding.
Section 450.844 - Automated Transaction; Applicable Rules.
Section 450.845 - Electronic Record Considered Sent or Received.
Section 450.846 - Transferable Record.
Section 450.849 - Standards Adopted by Other Governmental Agencies.