Under the Parol Evidence Rule, Parties Cannot Vary the Terms

question 36

Multiple Choice

Under the parol evidence rule, parties cannot vary the terms of a(n) :

• A) written contract by introducing evidence of terms allegedly agreed on prior to, or contemporaneous with the writing.
• B) oral contract by introducing evidence of a written agreement.
• C) written contract by introducing evidence of another writing signed after the original contract was drafted.
• D) oral agreement by publishing notice of a subsequent modification.

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Definitions:

Volley Principle

A theory in hearing that suggests groups of auditory neurons respond to a sound by firing action potentials slightly out of phase with each other, allowing for the perception of sounds up to 5000 Hz.

Pinna

The visible part of the ear that resides outside the head, which plays a role in capturing sound waves and funneling them into the ear canal.

Earlobe

The soft, fleshy part of the lower portion of the external ear, which varies widely in shape and size across individuals.

Tympanic Membrane

A thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.