Multiple choice

The rule that once the terms of any contract have been proved by documentary evidence, no evidence of any oral statement shall be admitted for contradicting such terms has ________ provisions establishing variations to the rule.

  1. 6

  2. 4

  3. 3

  4. 7

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Explanation

Under Section 91-100 of the Evidence Act, there are 6 main provisions that establish exceptions/variations to the parol evidence rule (that documentary evidence excludes oral evidence of contract terms). These include: cases of ambiguity (Section 94), distinct oral agreements (Section 95), representation by fraud/mistake (Section 96), promise/representation in writing (Section 97), rescission/modification/voidability (Section 98), and persons needing rescission (Section 99). These sections allow oral evidence to contradict, vary, or add to written contract terms in specific circumstances.