Contracts
In South Dakota, the 'parol evidence rule' in contract law means that:
AOral evidence is always admissible to explain written contracts
BPrior oral or written negotiations and agreements are generally not admissible to contradict or vary the terms of a final, complete written contract✓ Correct
CReal estate contracts do not need to be in writing
DParties may verbally modify written contracts at any time
Explanation
The parol evidence rule generally prohibits the introduction of prior oral or written statements to contradict or vary the terms of a final, written contract that the parties intended as the complete expression of their agreement. The integrated written contract supersedes prior negotiations.
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