Who are considered non-parties or strangers in a contract?

Non-parties or strangers in a contract refer to individuals who have no connection to the contractual agreement. This means that they do not have any rights, obligations, or interests related to the contract's terms. For a contractual relationship to exist, there must be at least two parties agreeing to the terms outlined within the contract.

In the context of this question, individuals who actually sign the contract are clearly parties to it, and beneficiaries have a vested interest in the contract's execution and outcomes, even though they might not be part of the original agreement. People involved in the negotiation process are also considered parties if they are representing or acting on behalf of the contracting entities. Therefore, the only group left that would fit the definition of non-parties or strangers is those who lack any connection to the terms or effects of the contract.