The Parole Evidence Rule Prohibits Introduction of a Specific Type

question 38

Multiple Choice

The parole evidence rule prohibits introduction of a specific type of evidence relating to the terms of a contract when the language used in that document is clear.Which of the following would your law professor most likely indicate as the second condition required to invoke the parole evidence rule?

• A) Neither party can prove adverse affects of a documentary mistake.
• B) Neither party is able to support its interpretation of the contract.
• C) The restriction of the contractual content to the document is intentional.
• D) Fraud by one party affecting formation of the contract was intentional.

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