Original proof in the cited forall x natural-deduction system 1. exists x Px Premise 2. forall x(Px->Qx) Premise 3. | Pc Assumption; c fresh 4. | Pc->Qc forall E, 2 5. | Qc ->E, 3,4 6. | exists x Qx exists I, 5 7. exists x Qx exists E, 1, subproof 3-6; discharge Pc The temporary c occurs in neither premise, the source existential nor the final conclusion. Countermodel to exists x Px -> Pa: D={A,B}; a denotes A; P={B}; Q={B}. exists P and forall(P->Q) true; Pa and Qa false; exists Q true.