Contracts

In Washington, 'parol evidence' in a real estate contract dispute refers to:

AEvidence of an oral release from jail
BOral or written evidence from before or outside the written contract that contradicts the contract's terms✓ Correct
CHandwritten changes to a printed contract
DTestimony from a real estate expert witness

Explanation

The parol evidence rule prevents introduction of prior oral or written negotiations that contradict or vary the terms of a fully integrated written contract. Washington courts generally enforce this rule in real estate contract disputes.

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