Evidence regarding certain oral terms that were discussed between the parties to a contract that has been reduced to writing,
A) cannot be introduced into court because of the rule regarding consideration.
B) cannot be introduced into court because of the parol evidence rule.
C) cannot be introduce into court because there were no prior dealings between the parties.
D) cannot be introduced into court because of the rule of express terms.
E) cannot be introduced in court because of the rule of implied terms.

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The parol evidence rule states that evidence of prior or contemporaneous oral agreements that vary, contradict, or supplement the written terms of a contract cannot be admitted in court. Therefore, even if certain oral terms were discussed by the parties, they cannot be introduced into court if they contradict or vary the written contract.

Evidence Regarding Certain Oral Terms That Were Discussed Between the Parties