Maine § 2-202. - Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-202. — Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-202.. Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence
Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or that 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: [PL 2023, c. 669, Pt. A, §18 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 669, Pt. E, §1 (AFF).]
(1). By course of performance, course of dealing or usage of trade (section 1‑1303); and
(2). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-202.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-202. cover?
Section 2-202. ("Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2-202.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2-202." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2-202. apply to my situation?
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