Section 93Chapter VI
Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document
OF THE EXCLUSION OF ORAL BY DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
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.
Illustrations
(a)
A agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for Taka 1,000 or Taka 1,500. 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.