QUESTION
Document signed by both parties, but they signed two seperate physical copies
Asked on Aug 04th, 2016 on Contracts - Colorado
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I have a contract that's been signed by the two parties, however they both signed two separate physical copies. I do not have a single copy with both signatures. They are telling me this is legally binding in the state of Colorado. Is this true?
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It is boilerplate language in almost every contract that the agreement may be signed in counterparts. Thus, for example, every one of the hundreds of stipulations I draft every year contains a provision to the following effect: "This Stipulation may be executed in two or more counterparts, one or both of which may be a facsimile or reproduction of a pdf file, each of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes." If you look at your contract, I bet you will see a similar provision. If it isn't there, it's still possible that the agreement would be considered valid, but I'm not a Colorado attorney and can't say for sure.
Answered on Aug 04th, 2016 at 9:31 AM