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To what extent does the lack of a prescribed form under Article 240 affect the burden of proof when a clause in the sales contract is ambiguous?

The proof of the parties' intent, essential to interpretation, depends on the contract's freedom of form.

Produced by a model, unverified. The original question, in French, is what stands. The evidence below is in its original language.

The provision in question

article 238 du Acte uniforme révisé portant sur le droit commercial général
article 240 du Acte uniforme révisé portant sur le droit commercial général

Evidence (original language)

Le texte de l’article 240 est cité pour rappeler que le contrat peut être verbal et prouvé par tous moyens, mais le commentaire ne développe pas d’enjeu précis.

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To what extent does the lack of a prescribed form under Article 240 affect the burden of proof when a clause in the sales contract is ambiguous?

The provision in question

Evidence (original language)

To what extent does the lack of a prescribed form under Article 240 affect the burden of proof when a clause in the sales contract is ambiguous?