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What are the instances where parol evidence rule shall apply

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GPT 3.5
1. When a written contract is clear and unambiguous, the parol evidence rule will apply to prevent the introduction of any extraneous evidence to interpret or alter the terms of the contract.

2. When the parties to a contract intended for their written agreement to be the final expression of their agreement, the parol evidence rule will apply to prohibit the introduction of prior or contemporaneous agreements or negotiations.

3. When the parties to a contract have specifically included a merger clause in their written agreement, stating that the written contract represents the entire agreement between the parties, the parol evidence rule will apply to prevent the introduction of any extraneous evidence that contradicts or alters the terms of the written agreement.

4. When the terms of a contract are susceptible to more than one interpretation, the parol evidence rule may apply to restrict the use of extraneous evidence to interpret the contract.

5. When a contract is partially integrated, meaning that some but not all terms of the agreement are included in a written document, the parol evidence rule may apply to limit the use of extraneous evidence to supplement the written agreement.