Overview

Its purpose is to exclude liability for any statements or representations (including pre-contractual) other than those expressly set out in the written contract between the parties. The entire agreement clause is a very important provision and tends to feature in litigation disputes regularly. The court will scrutinise the precise wording of an entire agreement clause to understand its meaning and effect. If it is not clear, the court will seek to infer the parties' intentions. Careful attention should therefore be paid when drafting an entire agreement clause to ensure that it is effective in the circumstances intended.

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