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Do Now. What is the parol evidence rule? When can this rule be used in a contract dispute? E vidence of verbal statements may not be used to change the terms of a written contract. However, a judge may use verbal statements to: Explain a point that is unclear
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Do Now What is the parol evidence rule? When can this rule be used in a contract dispute? Evidence of verbal statements may not be used to change the terms of a written contract. However, a judge may use verbal statements to: Explain a point that is unclear Show that terms were agreed to but incorrectly typed in the contract Prove that the contract was entered into via fraud