parol evidence rule

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Definition von parol evidence rule im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A rule of evidence that limits the introduction of testimony regarding the meaning of written documents

a rule that oral evidence cannot be used to contradict the terms of a written contract

An evidence rule of law which says that oral agreements which modify the subject matter of a written contract will be inadmissible in a court of law for the purpose of contradicting what is written in the contract

A common law rule that holds that, if a contract describes itself as being complete and final, any preliminary or informal agreements made prior to or at the same time the contract was made will be ignored when interpreting the contract

A legal rule of evidence A court will not allow evidence of oral discussions which purport to modify a written contract

A rule of evidence providing that a written agreement is the final expression of the agreement of the parties, not to be modified by oral or written negotiations

A rule that limits the evidence a party can introduce concerning the contents of the contract

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pa·rol e·vi·dence rule