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Testimonial proof

Testimonial proof, parol evidence, Civ. Law.

Ambiguity

well to two or more persons, or to two or more things, that is a 'latent ambiguity,' and parol evidence is admissible to shew which was really meant. This is not contradicting the document, because each answers the … on the face of the document and renders it unintelligible, e.g., a legacy of 100l. to ___. No parol evidence is admissible to supply the missing name; but see Watcham v. A.G. of East Africa, 1919 AC 533

reformation

or misrepresentation. Clear and convincing evidence of the mistake and of the intended agreement is usually required; sometimes parol evidence is sufficient to establish the agreement. This remedy is not applicable to wills.

Use and occupation, Action for

of what was so held or enjoyed; and if in evidence on the trial of such action any parole demise, or any agreement (not being by deed) whereon a certain rent was reserved, shall appear, the plaintiff

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Representation

Freeman (1789) 3 TR 634, and in that case, being a collateral contract, it may be proved by parol or extrinsic evidence, even if the contract to which it is collateral must be in writing under the

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