Would a letter written after the execution of a contract and which contained agreements different from those in the written contract be admissible under the parol evidence rule?
A) No, because it contradicts the terms of the contract.
B) No, because it changes the agreement.
C) No, because it explains the agreement.
D) Yes, it would be admissible, because it is subsequent to the written agreement.

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The parol evidence rule generally prohibits the use of prior or contemporaneous external evidence to contradict a written contract. However, evidence of agreements made after the execution of the contract is admissible as it represents a modification or waiver of the original terms.

Would a Letter Written After the Execution of a Contract