Collateral Contract Doctrine

Collateral Contract Doctrine

Definition

An exception to the parol evidence rule that permits extrinsic evidence of prior oral or written agreements that are different from and do not seek to explain the final agreement. This exception applies even in the presence of a merger clause in the contract

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