Contracts
The parol evidence rule in contract law provides that:
AWritten contracts can always be modified by oral agreement
BExtrinsic evidence (prior oral agreements) cannot contradict the terms of a final written contract✓ Correct
COral contracts are always enforceable in real estate
DWritten evidence supersedes oral testimony only in court
Explanation
The parol evidence rule provides that when parties have expressed their agreement in a final written contract, extrinsic evidence of prior or contemporaneous oral agreements cannot be used to contradict the written terms.
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