Contracts

Indiana's Parol Evidence Rule provides that in a real estate transaction:

AVerbal agreements before the written contract may freely supplement it
BPrior oral or written negotiations that were not included in the final written contract generally cannot be used to vary or contradict the written contract's terms✓ Correct
CAll oral agreements are admissible in court
DThe listing agreement supersedes the purchase contract

Explanation

The Parol Evidence Rule limits the use of extrinsic evidence (prior oral or written statements) to vary, contradict, or add to the terms of a fully integrated written contract. The written agreement is considered the final expression of the parties' intent.

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