Interlineation is a
legal term that signifies writing has been inserted between earlier language. It is commonly used to indicate the insertion of new language between previous sentences in a
contract
A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that creates, defines, and governs mutual rights and obligations between them. A contract typically involves the transfer of goods, services, money, or a promise to tran ...
, though it may also be used in other contexts.
[71 C.J.S. Pleading § 437 ("Mode of making amendment—By interlineation"); 3B C.J.S. Alteration of Instruments § 87.]
For example, interlineations can help to clarify specific points of a legal contract, and are useful if some of the terms of a contract become unclear later. They are typically initialed and dated, so as to make a record of changes and agreements to a particular contract.
References
Contract law
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