Contracts
In Michigan, the 'four corners' rule in contract interpretation means:
AThe property must have four corners to have a valid legal description
BCourts look only within the four corners of the written contract to determine the parties' intent, without reference to outside evidence✓ Correct
CAll four contract elements must appear on the same page
DThe contract must be witnessed by four people
Explanation
The four corners rule (related to the parol evidence rule) means courts interpret the contract based on its written text alone. Extrinsic evidence of the parties' intent (prior negotiations, oral statements) is generally not considered when the written contract is clear.
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