Contracts
Under Massachusetts contract law, 'parol evidence' in a real estate transaction refers to:
AEvidence from a parole officer
BOral or extrinsic evidence outside the written contract✓ Correct
CEvidence about the property's boundaries
DEvidence of prior real estate transactions
Explanation
Parol evidence is extrinsic evidence (oral statements, prior written communications, etc.) outside the four corners of a final written contract. The parol evidence rule generally prevents parties from introducing such evidence to contradict or vary a clear written agreement.
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