Interpretation - Admissibility of extrinsic evidence in relation to instruments - General rule - Contract wholly in writing - Interpretation is a matter of law - Objective test - Oral evidence inadmissible.
L Schuler AG v Wickman Machine Tool Sales Ltd [1973] UKHL 2; [1974] AC 235; Pioneer Shipping Ltd v BTP Tioxide Ltd [1982] AC 724; Spunwill Pty Ltd v Bab Pty Ltd (1994) 36 NSWLR 290, followed.
Aust Dig Interpretation [16]
Workers Compensation - Proceedings to obtain compensation - Determination of claims - Evidence and onus of proof - Evidence generally - Interpretation of contract of employment - Parol evidence rule - Oral evidence irrelevant to construction of written contract
