Contracts
In Texas, the 'parole evidence rule' in contract law means that:
APrisoners can enter real estate contracts
BPrior or contemporaneous oral agreements generally cannot be used to vary the written terms of a fully integrated written contract✓ Correct
CEvidence from police reports can be used in contract disputes
DAll prior written agreements automatically modify the current contract
Explanation
The parol evidence rule (spelled 'parol' not 'parole') holds that evidence of prior or contemporaneous oral agreements cannot be introduced to modify, contradict, or add to the terms of a fully integrated written contract. This protects the integrity of the written agreement.
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