Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Documentary Evidence — Oral Evidence Cannot Vary Contents of a Document

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The parol evidence rule prohibits oral evidence to vary, contradict, or add to written documents. The document itself is the exclusive evidence of its terms. The principle applies to evidence law. The rule preserves the integrity of written agreements and official records. Exceptions exist for…

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