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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. | 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. | 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=== | ===Odd spot=== |