Brief Fact Summary. The validity of a lease was at issue.
Synopsis of Rule of Law. Parol evidence "is admissible to show that a " 'writing, although purporting to be a contract, is, in fact, no contract at all' " "
Although parol evidence may not be admitted to contradict, vary, add to, or subtract from the terms of a written agreement, such evidence is admissible to show that a writing, although purporting to be a contract, is, in fact, no contract at all.
View Full Point of LawIssue. Does the parol evidence offered by the Defendants raise issues of credibility?
Held. Yes. "While parol evidence is generally inadmissible to contradict, vary, add to, or subtract from the terms of an integrated agreement such as the instant lease and guarantee, it is admissible to show that a " 'writing, although purporting to be a contract, is, in fact, no contract at all' " "
Discussion. Parol evidence is admissible to demonstrate whether a contract exists in the first place.