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=== Parol evidence rule === | === Parol evidence rule === | ||
[[Common law]] recognises collateral contract as an exception to [[parol evidence rule]], meaning that admissible evidence of a collateral contract can be used to exclude the operation of the [[parol evidence rule]]. Practically, it is rare to find collateral contract as an exception as it must be strictly proved; and the burden of proof is only eased if the subject matter with which the main contract deals is more unusual.<ref>Heilbut, Symons & Co v Buckleton [1912] UKHL 2.</ref> | [[Common law]] recognises collateral contract as an exception to [[Parol evidence rule|parol evidence rule]], meaning that admissible evidence of a collateral contract can be used to exclude the operation of the [[parol evidence rule]]. Practically, it is rare to find collateral contract as an exception as it must be strictly proved; and the burden of proof is only eased if the subject matter with which the main contract deals is more unusual.<ref>Heilbut, Symons & Co v Buckleton [1912] UKHL 2.</ref> | ||
== Notable cases == | == Notable cases == |