A Written, Integrated Contract Contains a Provision That States It

question 11

Multiple Choice

A written, integrated contract contains a provision that states it will be effective for a "year." The plaintiff in a lawsuit claims that a "year" is obviously 12 months. The defendant claims that the contract meant a 10-month school year. In this case:

• A) parol evidence cannot be used to explain the term, because the plain meaning of a "year" is 12 months.
• B) parol evidence cannot be used to explain the term, because it is in an integrated document.
• C) the term "year" is ambiguous, and the parties can bring in parol evidence to clarify their intent.
• D) parol evidence cannot be used, because the contract contains an express term that could have been changed by the parties prior to the contract's execution.

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Definitions:

Costochondral Joint

The articulation between the end of a rib and the costal cartilage that attaches the rib to the sternum, allowing for some movement and flexibility.

Stylomandibular Ligament

The stylomandibular ligament is a band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle of the mandible, playing a role in the support of the jaw.

Zygomatic Arch

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek; part of the skull that is under the eye and connects to the temporal bone.

Temporomandibular Joint

The joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull, allowing for the movements necessary for chewing and speaking.