DUPLICATE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Clause Samples

The "Duplicate Original Documents" clause establishes that multiple copies of a contract or agreement, each signed by the parties, are considered equally valid and legally binding as the original document. In practice, this means that each party may retain a signed copy, and all such copies together constitute a single agreement, regardless of whether the signatures appear on the same physical document or on separate counterparts. This clause ensures that all parties have access to an enforceable version of the agreement, facilitating execution and record-keeping, and eliminates disputes over which copy is the "true" original.