Contracts
The parol evidence rule provides that:
AAll real estate contracts must be witnessed by a notary
BOral agreements made before or at the time of a written contract generally cannot contradict the written terms✓ Correct
CVerbal amendments to a written contract are always enforceable
DThe written contract can be ignored if the parties later agree verbally
Explanation
The parol evidence rule prevents parties from introducing prior or contemporaneous oral agreements to contradict, vary, or add to the terms of an integrated written contract.
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