Latent ambiguity permits extrinsic evidence to identify intended persons or things when wording is equally applicable. Latent ambiguity occurs when an instrument seems clear on its face but its words are equally applicable to two or more persons or things; in such circumstances extrinsic evidence is admissible to ascertain the meaning of the words and to identify the objects to which they are intended to apply.
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Latent ambiguity permits extrinsic evidence to identify intended persons or things when wording is equally applicable.
Latent ambiguity occurs when an instrument seems clear on its face but its words are equally applicable to two or more persons or things; in such circumstances extrinsic evidence is admissible to ascertain the meaning of the words and to identify the objects to which they are intended to apply.
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