Practice question
A person claiming an independent right is neither a party to the writing nor a successor in interest of either party. Counsel says section 10 necessarily binds that stranger exactly as though the person signed the contract. Is that conclusion sound from section 10 alone?
- Yes, every writing binds all strangers for all evidentiary purposes.
- No; the provision’s stated party-and-successor scope must be respected, while other evidence rules still govern.
- Yes, if counsel prefers that outcome.
- No; the stranger automatically wins the case.
- Yes, a contract can never be challenged by anyone.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html — Rule 130 section 10: written agreements, parties and successors, verified-pleading exceptions and wills.
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