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When language used in a document is plain in itself, but is unmeaning in reference to existing facts, evidence may be given to show that it was used in a peculiar sense. Illustration A sells to B, by deed, "my house in Calcutta". A had no house in Calcutta, but it appears that he had a house at Howrah, of which B had been in possession since the execution of the deed. These facts may be proved to show that the deed related to the house at Howrah.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>When language used in a document is plain in itself, but is unmeaning in reference to existing facts, evidence may be given to show that it was used in a peculiar sense.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> <i>Illustration</i><br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> A sells to B, by deed, "my house in Calcutta".<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> A had no house in Calcutta, but it appears that he had a house at Howrah, of which B had been in possession since the execution of the deed.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> These facts may be proved to show that the deed related to the house at Howrah. <br><br>