Contracts
The 'parol evidence rule' states that:
AAll contracts must be notarized
BPrior oral agreements cannot be used to contradict a written contract✓ Correct
CVerbal contracts for real estate are always enforceable
DEvidence of prior negotiations is always admissible in court
Explanation
The parol evidence rule prevents parties from introducing prior oral or written agreements to contradict or vary the terms of a fully integrated written contract. It encourages parties to include all terms in the final written document.
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