Evidence Act · s 93

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s 93Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document

When the language used in a document is on its face ambiguous or defective, evidence may not be given of facts which would show its meaning or supply its defects.

Evidence 74

Illustrations

(a)

A agrees in writing to sell a horse to B for $500 or $600.

Evidence cannot be given to show which price was to be given.

(b)

A deed contains blanks. Evidence cannot be given of facts which would show how they were meant to be filled.