Chapter 15—Contracts in Writing

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1. The parol evidence rule is an exclusionary rule of evidence.

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2. The parol evidence rule only applies to written contracts.

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3. The word “parol” literally means release.

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4. The parol evidence rule would allow evidence to be introduced to explain what the parties meant by the term "serrated."

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5. The parol evidence rule prohibits introduction of all evidence that would result in modifying written contracts.

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6. The statute of frauds has to do with fraud in the inducement of a contract.

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7. Most types of contracts are valid without being written.

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8. The statute of frauds generally requires that both parties sign the writing.

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9. A collateral promise is an undertaking to be primarily liable for the principal debtor's debt.

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10. Jim promises to marry Cynda if Cynda will buy him a new Ferrari for his birthday. This promise must be in writing to be enforceable.

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11. A part performance exception to the statute of frauds in many states requires both that the transferee has paid at least a portion of the purchase price and has either taken possession of the real estate or has started to make valuable improvements on it.

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12. A usage of trade is a practice or method of dealing, regularly observed and followed in a place, vocation, or trade.

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13. In an employment agreement with Karl, Arnold promises to work for Karl for the rest of his life. This promise must be in writing to be enforceable.

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14. Clara types a letter to David setting forth the terms of a contract between the two of them that falls within the statute of frauds. At the end of the letter, she types her