Jodi and Brent negotiated a contract during the month of May. The contract was s

Question

Jodi and Brent negotiated a contract during the month of May. The contract was signed on June 1. On October 1st, Jodi is in court alleging that Brent breached the contract. Which of the following is NOT true?

a. Jodi may introduce evidence regarding a modification made on June 14, several days after the contract was executed.

b. Jodi may introduce evidence regarding an ambiguous term in the contract.

c. Jodi may introduce evidence to prove she signed the contract because of fraud in the inducement.

d. Jodi may introduce evidence about the earlier oral agreement they reached during their negotiations on May 28.

Explanation / Answer

Jodi cannot introduce evidence regarding a modification on May 8 as contract was signed on June 1st in agreement of both the parties and according to parol evidence rule, introduction of contract-altering evidence that relates to the time a contract is signed, or before that time is prohibited. Hence the correct option d. . Jodi may introduce evidence about the earlier oral agreement they reached during their negotiations on May 28.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse J
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.