When a contract's writing is not clear, a court will not consider evidence outside the contract to interpret its terms.

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When a contract's writing is not clear, a court may consider evidence outside the contract to interpret its terms. This is known as the parol evidence rule exception. However, this will only occur in limited circumstances and the court will generally give priority to the plain language of the contract.

When a Contract's Writing Is Not Clear, a Court Will