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 A signature is simply ''[[evidence]]'' of that [[acceptance]]. Parties signing different copies of the same contract is no less compelling evidence than both signing the same one.
-Note, also, that where formal execution requirements ''do'' require every hand to besmirch the same physical parchment, a [[counterparts]] clause won’t save you. This is [[Magic incantation|deep magic]], and no beginner’s spell will shoo it away. So the logical utility for a counterparts clause runs like this:
+Note, also, that where formal execution requirements ''do'' require every hand to besmirch the same physical parchment, a [[counterparts]] clause won’t save you. This is [[Magic incantation|deep magic]], and no beginner’s spell will shoo it away.
-Is the {{t|contract}} a [[deed]] of lease?
+===A handy flow-chart===
-:''No'': You don’t need a [[counterparts]] clause. You can safely sign in as many [[counterparts]] as you like without one.
+You can map the logical utility of a [[counterparts]] clause like this:
-:''Yes'': A [[counterparts]] clause won’t work.  You all have to sign the same document.
+:''Is the {{t|contract}} a [[deed]] of lease''?
+::''No'': You don’t need a [[counterparts]] clause. You can safely sign in as many [[counterparts]] as you like without one.
+::''Yes'': A [[counterparts]] clause won’t work.  You all have to sign the same document.
 ===Odd spot===