Contracts
Under the Parol Evidence Rule in Hawaii, which of the following is generally NOT admissible to modify a written real estate contract?
AA written addendum signed by both parties
BOral promises made before the contract was signed✓ Correct
CA written counter-offer
DAn amendment signed by both parties after closing
Explanation
The Parol Evidence Rule generally bars the admission of oral or written evidence of prior or contemporaneous agreements that contradict or vary the terms of a fully integrated written contract.
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