Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act · s 16

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s 16Parol evidence rule abolished

(1)

Notwithstanding sections 91 and 92 of the Evidence Act

(Chapter 108), parol or extrinsic evidence establishing the existence of an express warranty is admissible in any action relating to a consumer transaction between a consumer and a supplier even though it adds to, varies or contradicts a written contract.

(2)

Subsection (1) shall not be applicable to establish the existence of any express warranty in respect of goods or services intended for business use.