In reply to Sarah G:
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> Would appreciate some definitive opinion?
From a lawyer? get your chequebook ready!
There are ways of digitally signing documents / emails which are the equivalent of a wet ink signature, but it doesn't come as standard on outlook (I don't think)
Having seen on the telly emails being used in evidence in the hacking case I'd say that emails would be used in compensation claim cases - given R Brooks is facing a prison term if found guilty rather than having a compo claim dismissed
(Not a lawyer myself, but I hope that helps, and anyway, it's a bump)