Washington Code 62A.2-202 – Final written expression: Parol or extrinsic evidence
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Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or which are otherwise set forth in a writing intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to such terms as are included therein may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or of a contemporaneous oral agreement but may be explained or supplemented:
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- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(a) By course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade (RCW 62A.1-303); and
(b) By evidence of consistent additional terms unless the court finds the writing to have been intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement.
[ 2012 c 214 § 803; 1965 ex.s. c 157 § 2-202.]
NOTES:
Application—Savings—2012 c 214: See notes following RCW 62A.1-101.
Final expression: Parol or extrinsic evidence. (Effective January 1, 2024.)
Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or which are otherwise set forth in a record intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to such terms as are included therein may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or of a contemporaneous oral agreement but may be explained or supplemented:
(a) By course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade (RCW 62A.1-303); and
(b) By evidence of consistent additional terms unless the court finds the record to have been intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement.
[ 2023 c 266 § 204; 2012 c 214 § 803; 1965 ex.s. c 157 § 2-202.]
NOTES:
Construction—Effective date—2023 c 266: See notes following RCW 62A.12-101.
Application—Savings—2012 c 214: See notes following RCW 62A.1-101.