Exceptions to the Parol Evidence Rule

Exceptions to the Parol Evidence Rule

ü   Contracts subsequently modified.

ü   Voidable or Void contracts.

ü   Contracts containing ambiguous terms.

ü   Prior dealing, course of performance, or usage of trade.

ü   Exceptions to the Parol Evidence Rule 

ü   Contracts subject to orally agreed-on conditions.

ü   Contracts with an obvious or gross clerical error that clearly would not represent the agreement of the parties. 

Case 14.4: Cousins Sub Systems v. McKinney (1999).