The parol evidence rule:
A) allows statements made before the policy is sold to affect policy coverage
B) benefits the insured more than the insurer
C) makes written evidence more important than oral evidence
D) makes oral evidence more important than written evidence

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The parol evidence rule states that if a contract, such as an insurance policy, is in writing, oral evidence cannot be used to contradict or add to the terms of the written contract. This means that written evidence is more important than oral evidence, making choice C the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are all incorrect statements and do not accurately reflect the parol evidence rule.

The Parol Evidence Rule