Parol Evidence

Question 1

A complete integration

Answer 1

No prior or contempranoues evidentiary sources can be considered in interpreting the K

Question 2

partial integration

Answer 2

Prior terms can be considered if it is consistent with the terms of the agreement.

Question 3

In Virginia,

Answer 3

Extrinsic evidence is always admissible to give meaning or to explain ambiguous terms

If the Contract is facially incomplete, then extrinsic evidence may be introduced in order to add or supplement with consistent additional terms

Question 4

Evidence that will always come in under Parol Evidence

Answer 4

1. Duress/Fraud/Mistake
2. Condition precedent
3. Course of Performance, Dealing, Trade custom