Plain documentary language prevents contrary evidence where the instrument accurately applies to existing facts and identified property. Plain language in a document, where it accurately applies to existing facts, cannot be contradicted by evidence alleging a different intended application. ... Summary
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Plain documentary language prevents contrary evidence where the instrument accurately applies to existing facts and identified property.
Plain language in a document, where it accurately applies to existing facts, cannot be contradicted by evidence alleging a different intended application. A deed identifying an estate by its location and stated extent cannot be varied through evidence suggesting that another estate at a different place and of a different size was intended.
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