Contracts
Under Florida's 'Parol Evidence Rule,' when a written real estate contract is complete and unambiguous:
APrior oral agreements can be used to add to or contradict the written contract
BEvidence of prior oral agreements is generally excluded to vary the written contract's terms✓ Correct
CThe buyer can enforce verbal promises made before signing
DVerbal side agreements are equally enforceable
Explanation
The Parol Evidence Rule generally prohibits the introduction of prior oral or written statements to add to, vary, or contradict the terms of a complete, unambiguous written contract. The written document is considered the final expression of the parties' agreement.
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