The parol evidence rule is based on the theory that any oral agreement was abandoned when the contact was written.

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The parol evidence rule states that if a written contract exists, any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements outside of the contract are not admissible in court to vary or contradict the terms of the written contract. Therefore, it assumes that any oral agreements made before the written contract are merged or abandoned in the final written agreement.

The Parol Evidence Rule Is Based on the Theory That