Pennsylvania § 2202 - Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence.
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§ 2202. Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence.
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:
(1) by course of performance, course of dealing or usage of trade (section 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.
(Apr. 16, 2008, P.L.57, No.13, eff. 60 days; July 1, 2024, P.L.450, No.41, eff. 60 days)
2024 Amendment. Act 41 amended the section heading, intro. par. and par. (2). See section 1 of Act 41 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to findings and declarations.
Cross References. Section 2202 is referred to in sections 2316, 2326 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2202
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2202 cover?
Section 2202 ("Final expression: parol or extrinsic evidence.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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