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extrinsic evidence

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A quick definition of extrinsic evidence:

Extrinsic evidence is information that relates to a contract but is not written in the contract itself. It comes from other sources, like conversations between the parties, the circumstances surrounding the agreement, and the parties' subsequent actions. If a contract is clear and easy to understand, extrinsic evidence is not needed. However, if there is confusion or disagreement about what the contract means, a court may look at extrinsic evidence to help interpret it. The parol evidence rule generally prevents extrinsic evidence from being used to contradict or change the terms of a written contract, but it may be allowed in certain situations.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Extrinsic evidence is information that relates to a contract but is not included in the written agreement. This evidence comes from other sources, such as statements made by the parties, circumstances surrounding the agreement, and general trade practices. It helps to provide context to the transaction between the parties.

Extrinsic evidence is used to interpret a contract when there is ambiguity or a gap in the written agreement. However, if a contract is unambiguous, no extrinsic evidence is needed. The parol evidence rule prohibits the use of extrinsic evidence that contradicts or varies a term in a writing that the parties intended to be completely integrated.

For example, if two parties sign a contract to sell a car for $10,000, but one party claims that they agreed to sell the car for $9,000, the parol evidence rule would prevent the use of any extrinsic evidence that supports the $9,000 price.

However, if there is ambiguity in the contract, extrinsic evidence can be used to interpret the agreement. For example, if a contract states that a seller will deliver "widgets" to a buyer, but does not specify the quantity or type of widgets, extrinsic evidence such as prior conversations between the parties or industry standards can be used to determine the intended meaning of "widgets."

Overall, extrinsic evidence helps to provide context and clarity to a contract when needed.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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