Contracts
Iowa's parol evidence rule in contract disputes means that:
AVerbal agreements always supersede written contracts
BPrior oral agreements generally cannot contradict the terms of a fully integrated written contract✓ Correct
CContracts must be written in plain English to be enforceable
DThe IREC may override contract terms
Explanation
The parol evidence rule prohibits parties from introducing evidence of prior oral or written negotiations to contradict or vary the terms of a fully integrated written contract. Iowa courts apply this rule to real estate contracts.
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