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Parol Evidence: Oral and Written Contract Interpretation

The rules of interpretation for contracts, promissory notes, leases, personal guarantees, etc. all generally adhere to the parol evidence rule. Parol evidence is evidence outside of the four-corners of a document which suggests what the document means, in whole or in part. The parol evidence rule generally prohibits the use of such extrinsic evidence, particularly…

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