Principle

LAND LAW β€” Title to Land β€” Documentary Evidence β€” Parol Evidence Cannot Vary Written Instrument

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that where parties have embodied their agreement in written documents, no extrinsic evidence is admissible to add to, vary, subtract from, or contradict the written terms. The principle applies in contract and land disputes. It ensures that written instruments are respected. The…

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