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    Who may give evidence of a contemporaneous agreement varying the terms of the document?

    A Parties to the document Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Agents of parties to the document Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C People who are not parties to the document Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both a and b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 99 of Evidence Act Persons who are not parties to a document, or their representatives in interest, may give evidence of any facts 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.  

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