Interlineation
It refers to the writing or sentences added in between the lines of a documents or instrument such as contract. Such writings are added in between the lines due to some aspects that were omitted earlier or had been thought about later.
Interlineation:
An addition of something to a document after it has been signed. Such additions are ignored unless they are initialed by the signatories and, if applicable, witnesses (eg. wills).
interlineation
n. the act of writing between the lines of a document, usually to add something that was omitted or thought of later.
interlineation The act of writing between the lines of an instrument; e.g., when the judge adds something to an order in his own handwriting, the order is said to be changed by interlineation.
2. Erasures and interlineations are presumed to have been made after the execution of a deed, unless the contrary be proved. 1 Dall. 67; 1 Pet. 169; 4 Bin. 1; 10 Serg. & R. 64, 170, 419; 16 Serg. & R. 44.
By erasure, interlineation or other alteration in any material part; an immaterial alteration made by a stranger does not vitiate it, but such alteration made by the party himself renders it void;
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 See also: Document, Contra, Party, Parties, Will
  
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