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Execution of documents in counterpart
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32. (1) A document may be executed in counterpart in accordance with this section.
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(2) A document is executed in counterpart where—
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(a) it is executed in 2 or more parts in like form, and
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(b) no part is signed by both or all parties to the document.
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(3) On such execution, the counterparts are to be treated as a single document.
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(4) A document executed in counterpart becomes effective when—
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(a) both or all the counterparts have been delivered in accordance with subsection (5), and
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(b) any other step required by an enactment or rule of law for the document to become effective has been taken.
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(5) Each counterpart shall be delivered to the party or parties who did not sign the counterpart concerned.
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(6) In this section, “document” means a contract or deed.
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