Evelyn and Frank entered into a written contract for the sale of a car. After signing, Evelyn asserts that Frank promised to include a full tank of gas at the time of delivery. Frank refuses to provide the gas. Evelyn seeks to enforce this additional promise. Which doctrine primarily prevents Evelyn from introducing evidence of Frank’s promise?
The parol evidence rule restricts the use of external evidence to change or add terms to a written contract. Since Frank’s promise about the gas was not included in the written agreement, Evelyn cannot enforce it under this rule.
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