Sweet Plantation,Inc.made a written contract with Candy,Inc.whereby Sweet Plantation agreed to supply all of Candy's sugar requirements for the next year at $.35 per pound.A dispute arose as to how much sugar Sweet is to supply.The parol evidence rule will bar Sweet's introduction of evidence concerning the intent of the parties regarding the requirements of Candy.

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The parol evidence rule only bars the introduction of evidence that contradicts or varies the terms of a written contract. However, evidence that shows the parties' intent or understanding of the terms of the contract at the time of its formation may be admissible. Therefore, Sweet may be able to introduce evidence of the parties' intent regarding the sugar requirements under the contract.