Parol Evidence Rule
/ˈpærəl ˈɛvɪdəns rul/
Definitions
- (n.) A substantive rule in contract law that prohibits the admission of extrinsic evidence to vary or contradict the terms of a fully integrated written agreement.
The court applied the parol evidence rule to exclude earlier oral promises inconsistent with the written contract.
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- parol evidence rules
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Commentary
The parol evidence rule applies only when the written contract is intended as the complete and final expression of the parties' agreement.
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