If the parties' agreement is represented by a written instrument, a non-material, negligent alteration of the instrument by one of the parties discharges the other party.

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A non-material, negligent alteration of a written instrument does not discharge the other party from their obligations under the agreement. Only material alterations made fraudulently can potentially discharge the other party.

If the Parties' Agreement Is Represented by a Written Instrument