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    Question

    A agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for “Rs.

    1,000 or Rs. 1,500”.
    A Evidence can be given that price of Rs 1000 was meant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Evidence can be given that price of Rs 1500 was meant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Evidence need not be given and Rs 1000 will be considered as it is mentioned first Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Evidence cannot be given to show which price was to be given Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 93 of Evidence Act Exclusion 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. Illustration - (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.

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