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Persons who are not parties to a document, or their representatives in interest, may give evidence of anyfacts tending to show a contemporaneous agreement varying the terms of the document. Illustration A and B make a contract in writing that B shall sell A certain cotton, to be paid for on delivery. At the same time they make an oral agreement that three months credit shall be given to A. This could not be shown as between A and B, but it might be shown by C, if it affected his interests.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>Persons who are not parties to a document, or their representatives in interest, may give evidence of anyfacts tending to show a contemporaneous agreement varying the terms of the document.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> <i>Illustration</i><br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> A and B make a contract in writing that B shall sell A certain cotton, to be paid for on delivery. At the same time they make an oral agreement that three months credit shall be given to A. This could not be shown as between A and B, but it might be shown by C, if it affected his interests. <br><br>