The court may decline to apply the parol evidence rule if the language in the written contract is ambiguous.

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The parol evidence rule generally prohibits the admission of external evidence to add to, vary, or contradict the terms of a written contract. However, if the language in the contract is ambiguous or unclear, courts may allow external evidence to clarify the intent of the parties at the time of contract formation.

The Court May Decline to Apply the Parol Evidence Rule