Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Admissibility of Oral Evidence – Explanation (Not Contradiction) of Written Terms of Settlement

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Oral evidence is admissible to explain or complement a written document that is incomplete. The evidence does not contradict the document. The principle applies to the admissibility of oral evidence. The rule is an exception to the parol evidence rule. The court may receive evidence…

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