extrinsic evidence

extrinsic evidence definition - legal

n

 Evidence that pertains to a contract, but is not contained with the “four corners” of the contract document; generally offered to contradict or explain the terms of the written document.  Extrinsic evidence is generally not permitted unless the contract is ambiguous on its face.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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