Under What Circumstances Does the Parol Evidence Rule Not Apply

question 56

Essay

Under what circumstances does the parol evidence rule not apply and parties are allowed to explain or supplement a written contract?

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Remission

The unexpected improvement or cure of a disease or medical condition that occurs without medical intervention.

Type A Personality

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, urgency, and a constant feeling of being pressed for time.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune system by fighting infections and cancer.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through while under prolonged stress.