A rule that prevents a court from considering oral statements that are inconsistent with the written document is known as the:
A) parol evidence rule.
B) rule of natural justice.
C) rule of alibi.
D) generis rule.

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The rule described in the question is the parol evidence rule, which prohibits a court from considering oral statements that contradict or add to the terms of a written agreement. The other choices (B, C, and D) do not relate to this concept.

A Rule That Prevents a Court from Considering Oral Statements