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21parol evidence rule — n: a rule of document interpretation: parol evidence offered to contradict or modify a writing (as a contract or will) is not admissible when the writing is unambiguous or was intended to be a final expression of the author s wishes Merriam… …
22parol evidence — see evidence Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. parol evidence n …
23Parol arrest — Parol Pa*rol , a. Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. [1913 Webster] {Parol arrest} (Law), an arrest in pursuance of a verbal order from a magistrate. {Parol contract} (Law), any… …
24Parol contract — Parol Pa*rol , a. Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. [1913 Webster] {Parol arrest} (Law), an arrest in pursuance of a verbal order from a magistrate. {Parol contract} (Law), any… …
25Parol evidence rule — The parol evidence rule is the legal application of a rule of evidence in contract cases that prevents a party to a written contract from contradicting (or sometimes adding to) the terms of the contract by seeking the admission of evidence… …
26parol evidence — Oral or verbal evidence; that which is given by word of mouth; the ordinary kind of evidence given by witnesses in court. In a particular sense, and with reference to contracts, deeds, wills, and other writings, parol evidence is the same as… …
27parol contract — An oral contract as distinguished from a written or formal contract. See also oral contract + parol contract A contract not in writing, or partially in writing. At common law, a contract, though it may be in writing, not under seal. See parol… …
28parol partition — A division of lands by common consent by coparceners or tenants in common without any writing. Before the statute of frauds was enacted (1677) such a partition was valid and binding, and tenants in common might make partition by parol if it were… …
29Parol-Schnitzerei — * Weitläufftige Parol Schnitzereyen machen. – Gelanorn, Der regierende Bürgermeister, 55 …
30parol agreement — See parol contract …
