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Under the Parol Evidence Rule, what is the effect of changing or contradicting terms in a written deal?

Bar Exam Prep Contracts Terms of the Contract Under the Parol Evidence Rule, what is the effect of changing or contradicting terms in a written deal?
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Legal Definition

Under the Parol Evidence Rule, evidence of an earlier agreement is not admissible for the purpose of contradicting or changing terms of a written contract, whether it is a complete or partial integration.

Plain English Explanation

When courts apply the Parol Evidence Rule to parol evidence, the evidence is inadmissible if it attempts to change or contradict any terms in the written contract. In other words, though there are reasons when parol evidence may be admissible, it may not be used to undermine the contract.

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Under the Parol Evidence Rule, what is the effect of changing or contradicting terms in a written deal?
Under the Parol Evidence Rule, what is the effect of changing or contradicting terms in a written deal?

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