Under the parol evidence rule, which of the following types of evidence may be used to vary or contradict the written agreement?

A) Prior written agreements.
B) Contemporaneous oral or written agreements that change the contract.
C) Subsequent oral or written agreements modifying the original agreement.
D) Prior oral agreements.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The parol evidence rule generally prohibits the use of oral or written statements made prior to or at the time of the written contract to change the terms of that contract. However, it allows for subsequent (after the contract was signed) oral or written agreements that modify the original agreement.

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