Fact Pattern 16-B1 (Questions B18-B19 apply)
Alain and Brie sign a contract for the sale of Alain's Coffee Café to Brie.The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of most,but not all,of the terms of their agreement-Alain must first buy the building from Developed Commercial Properties,Inc.,after which Alain and Brie will negotiate a price.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 16-B1.Brie later disputes some of the provisions of the deal with Alain.If the dispute results in litigation,a court will most likely admit evidence of additional terms that are
A)ambiguous.
B)consistent.
C)contradictory.
D)clear.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the additional terms are consistent with the terms in the written contract, they may be admitted as evidence to clarify the parties' intentions. However, contradictory terms would create confusion and uncertainty, and ambiguous terms may not provide sufficient guidance to the parties. Clear terms would not require the admission of additional evidence. Therefore, choice B is the best option.

Fact Pattern 16-B1 (Questions B18-B19 Apply)