Parole Evidence

Question 1

Test for Parties intention for the integrated agreement to supersede:

Answer 1

1. Prior promise is inconsistent with integrated one
2. Prior promise terms would have naturally be included in integrated agreement

(UCC is certainly included)

Question 2

What two views can be applied? (Parties intention)

Answer 2

Narrow and Broad

Question 3

WHat do Narrow and Broad view mean?

Answer 3

Narrow view results in weaker parol evidence. Means the term either contradicts or negate.

Broad view results in stronger parol evidence. Means there is a lack of reasonable harmony.