Clause 17
Parol evidence rule abolished
of Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 17 of 20
Clause 17
(1)
Notwithstanding sections 93 and 94 of the Evidence Act (Cap. 97), parol or extrinsic evidence establishing the existence of an express warranty is admissible in any action relating to a consumer transaction between a consumer and a supplier even though it adds to, varies or contradicts a written contract.
(2)
Subsection (1) shall not be applicable to establish the existence of any express warranty in respect of goods or services intended for business use.