Parol Evidence Rule definition:
Verbal evidence is inadmissible to vary or contradict the terms of a written agreement.
Verbal evidence is inadmissible to vary or contradict the terms of a written document or agreement.
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Parol Evidence Rule
Usually the contract between the two parties are written and complete. Even if the contract is oral by nature, some of it is written so as to be enforceable in case of breach of such contracts.
parol evidence rule
n. if there is evidence in writing (such as a signed contract) the terms of the contract cannot be altered by evidence of oral (parol) agreements purporting to change, explain or contradict the written document.
Parol Evidence Rule - When a written agreement is intended to be a complete and final document, then the terms of the agreement cannot be altered by evidence of oral (parol) agreements that purport to change, explain, ...
parol evidence - Oral or verbal evidence rather than written. The parol evidence rule limits the admissibility of parol evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract.
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parol evidence - Oral or verbal evidence (rather than written). The parol evidence rule limits the admissibility of parol evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract.
Hence, many rules of contract law pertain to interpretation of terms of a contract that are vague or ambiguous. The parol evidence rule limits what things can be taken into account when trying to interpret a contract.
 See also: Contra, Parol evidence, Evidence, Contract, Court
  
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