Vicki Entered into a Written Contract to Buy a Car

question 11

Multiple Choice

Vicki entered into a written contract to buy a car from Valley Motors.During the negotiations,the sales representative said that the car had a two-year full warranty.The written contract included a provision that stated,"This writing is the full and final expression of the parties' agreement; anything said before signing or while signing is irrelevant." The written contract did not include a warranty.Two months after Vicki took delivery of the car,she discovered that the transmission needed to be replaced.Vicki claimed that it was covered by the full warranty.Will Vicki be able to present evidence as to the sales representative's statements concerning the warranty?

• A)No.The parole evidence rule will most likely exclude any evidence of the discussion of the warranty.
• B)Yes.The leading object rule will allow evidence as to the discussion of the warranty.
• C)Yes.The evidence is needed because the contract is ambiguous.
• D)Yes.The contract was fully executed.

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Definitions:

Payee's Signature

The signature of the individual or entity entitled to receive payment on a negotiable instrument or document.

Last Endorsee

The most recent party to whom a negotiable instrument, such as a check or promissory note, has been endorsed.

Uniform Commercial Code

A set of laws that are intended to harmonize sales and commercial transactions across the United States.

Banks

Financial institutions licensed to receive deposits and provide loans, along with other financial services.