Contracts
The 'parol evidence rule' in contract law prevents parties from:
APresenting oral testimony that contradicts or modifies a complete written contract✓ Correct
BSuing for breach of an oral agreement
CUsing email correspondence as evidence in real estate disputes
DRecording verbal agreements with the county recorder
Explanation
The parol evidence rule bars the introduction of prior or contemporaneous oral agreements to contradict or vary the terms of a complete, unambiguous written contract. However, oral evidence may be used to clarify ambiguous terms or allege fraud.
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