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 Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 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.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>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.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> <i>Illustrations</i><br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> (a) A agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. Evidence cannot be given to show which price was to be given.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> (b) A deed contains blanks. Evidence cannot be given of facts which would show how they were meant to be filled. <br><br>