Which of the exceptions to the parol evidence rule is illustrated by the case of Van Den Esschert v Chappell [1960] WAR 114?
A)To prove a trade custom.
B)Where the court is of the opinion that the written document contains only part of the agreement.
C)To clarify ambiguous language used in the contract.
D)To demonstrate that a description is false.

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In Van Den Esschert v Chappell [1960] WAR 114, it was held that the parol evidence rule did not apply where the court was of the opinion that the written document contained only part of the agreement, which is an exception to the rule. The case concerned an agreement for the sale of a business, where it was argued that important terms were omitted from the written contract.

Which of the Exceptions to the Parol Evidence Rule Is