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parol evidence rule in South Carolina

60 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1924–2025 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (40)

CaseFollowedCited
Gilliland v. Elmwood Propertiesgreen
sc · 1990 · cited in 9 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–2024
2 sentences

2024See Rodarte v. Univ. of S.C., 419 S.C. 592, 603 , 799 S.E.2d 912, 917 (2017) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence . . . to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument." (quoting Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990))).

2024See Rodarte v. Univ. of S.C., 419 S.C. 592, 603 , 799 S.E.2d 912, 917 (2017) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence . . . to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument." (quoting Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990))).

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In Re Estate of Holdengreen
sc · 2000 · cited in 7 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2018See Stevens & Wilkinson of S.C., Inc. v. City of Columbia, 409 S.C. 568 , 577–78, 762 S.E.2d 696, 701 (2014) ("When a writing, upon its face, imports to be a complete expression of the whole agreement, and contains thereon all that is necessary to constitute a contract, it is presumed that the parties have introduced into it every material item and term, and parol evidence is not admissible to add another term to the agreement, although the writing contains nothing on the particular item to which the parol evidence is directed."); In re Estate of Holden, 343 S.C. 267, 276 , 539 S.E.2d 703, 708

2018See Stevens & Wilkinson of S.C., Inc. v. City of Columbia, 409 S.C. 568 , 577–78, 762 S.E.2d 696, 701 (2014) ("When a writing, upon its face, imports to be a complete expression of the whole agreement, and contains thereon all that is necessary to constitute a contract, it is presumed that the parties have introduced into it every material item and term, and parol evidence is not admissible to add another term to the agreement, although the writing contains nothing on the particular item to which the parol evidence is directed."); In re Estate of Holden, 343 S.C. 267, 276 , 539 S.E.2d 703, 708

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Redwend Ltd. Partnership v. Edwardsgreen
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 6 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2012
2 sentences

2012P'ship v. Edwards, 354 S.C. 459, 471 , 581 S.E.2d 496, 502 (Ct. App. 2003) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument."); Davis v. KB Home of S.C., Inc., 394 S.C. 116, 127-28 , 713 S.E.2d 799, 805 (Ct. App. 2011) (holding the parol evidence rule applies when the written instrument contains a merger or integration clause); id. at 128 , 713 S.E.2d at 805 ("A merger clause

2012P'ship v. Edwards, 354 S.C. 459, 471 , 581 S.E.2d 496, 502 (Ct. App. 2003) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument."); Davis v. KB Home of S.C., Inc., 394 S.C. 116, 127-28 , 713 S.E.2d 799, 805 (Ct. App. 2011) (holding the parol evidence rule applies when the written instrument contains a merger or integration clause); id. at 128 , 713 S.E.2d at 805 ("A merger clause

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Slack v. Jamesgreen
sc · 2005 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025"A general non-reliance clause, just as a merger clause, does not prevent one from proceeding on tort theories of negligent misrepresentation and fraud." Slack v. James, 364 S.C. 609, 618 , 614 S.E.2d 636, 641 (2005) (emphasis added). "[M]ost courts hold that the parol evidence rule only bars a complaining party from introducing evidence of pre- contractual representations in contract actions, not tort actions." Glenn D.

2025"A general non-reliance clause, just as a merger clause, does not prevent one from proceeding on tort theories of negligent misrepresentation and fraud." Slack v. James, 364 S.C. 609, 618 , 614 S.E.2d 636, 641 (2005) (emphasis added). "[M]ost courts hold that the parol evidence rule only bars a complaining party from introducing evidence of pre- contractual representations in contract actions, not tort actions." Glenn D.

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McGill v. Mooregreen
sc · 2009 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Co., 392 S.C. 506, 525 , 709 S.E.2d 85, 95 (Ct. App. 2011) ("Extrinsic evidence may not be used to create an ambiguity in an otherwise unambiguous policy."); McGill v. Moore, 381 S.C. 179, 188 , 672 S.E.2d 571, 576 (2009) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary or explain the written instrument.").

2025Co., 392 S.C. 506, 525 , 709 S.E.2d 85, 95 (Ct. App. 2011) ("Extrinsic evidence may not be used to create an ambiguity in an otherwise unambiguous policy."); McGill v. Moore, 381 S.C. 179, 188 , 672 S.E.2d 571, 576 (2009) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary or explain the written instrument.").

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Taylor Ex Rel. Taylor v. Taylorgreen
scctapp · 1987 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–2008
2 sentences

2008Taylor by Taylor v. Taylor , 291 S.C. 261, 264 , 353 S.E.2d 156, 158 (Ct. App. 1987).

1988See Taylor v. Taylor, 291 S. C. 261, 264, 353 S. E. (2d) 156, 158 (Ct. App. 1987) (“The parol evidence rule excludes evidence giving a perfectly clear agreement a different meaning or effect from that indicated by the plain language.”).

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Stevens & Wilkinson of South Carolina, Inc. v. City of Columbiagreen
sc · 2014 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See Stevens & Wilkinson of S.C., Inc. v. City of Columbia, 409 S.C. 568 , 577–78, 762 S.E.2d 696, 701 (2014) ("When a writing, upon its face, imports to be a complete expression of the whole agreement, and contains thereon all that is necessary to constitute a contract, it is presumed that the parties have introduced into it every material item and term, and parol evidence is not admissible to add another term to the agreement, although the writing contains nothing on the particular item to which the parol evidence is directed."); In re Estate of Holden, 343 S.C. 267, 276 , 539 S.E.2d 703, 708

2018See Stevens & Wilkinson of S.C., Inc. v. City of Columbia, 409 S.C. 568 , 577–78, 762 S.E.2d 696, 701 (2014) ("When a writing, upon its face, imports to be a complete expression of the whole agreement, and contains thereon all that is necessary to constitute a contract, it is presumed that the parties have introduced into it every material item and term, and parol evidence is not admissible to add another term to the agreement, although the writing contains nothing on the particular item to which the parol evidence is directed."); In re Estate of Holden, 343 S.C. 267, 276 , 539 S.E.2d 703, 708

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Adams v. Marchbanksgreen
sc · 1969 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1973–2015
2 sentences

2015Adams v. Marchbanks, 253 S.C. 280, 282 , 170 S.E.2d 214, 215 (1969) (citations omitted).

2015Adams v. Marchbanks, 253 S.C. 280, 282 , 170 S.E.2d 214, 215 (1969) (citations omitted).

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Levy v. Outdoor Resorts of South Carolina, Inc.green
sc · 1991 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004
2 sentences

2004Levy v. Outdoor Resorts , 304 S.C. 427, 432 , 405 S.E.2d 387, 390 (1991).

2004Levy v. Outdoor Resorts , 304 S.C. 427, 432 , 405 S.E.2d 387, 390 (1991).

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Gladden v. Keistlergreen
· 1927 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1930–1930
2 sentences

1930See Gladden v. Keistler, 141 S. C., 524, 140 S. E., 161 .

1930See Gladden v. Keistler, 141 S. C., 524, 140 S. E., 161 , where the rule is fully discussed.

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Crafton v. Browngreen
scctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2008
2 sentences

2003In re Estate of Holden, 343 S.C. 267, 275-76 , 539 S.E.2d 703 , 708 (2000) ("Where a written instrument is unambiguous, parol evidence is inadmissible to ascertain the true intent and meaning of the parties."); Crafton v. Brown, 346 S.C. 347, 351 , 550 S.E.2d 904, 906 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument.") (footnote omitted).

2003In re Estate of Holden, 343 S.C. 267, 275-76 , 539 S.E.2d 703 , 708 (2000) ("Where a written instrument is unambiguous, parol evidence is inadmissible to ascertain the true intent and meaning of the parties."); Crafton v. Brown, 346 S.C. 347, 351 , 550 S.E.2d 904, 906 (Ct. App. 2001) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument.") (footnote omitted).

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Bradley v. Hullandergreen
sc · 1978 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–2008
2 sentences

2008However, “[it] is axiomatic that there exists a well established exception to the parol evidence rule which allows extrinsic evidence by the party attacking an instrument on the ground of fraud.” Redwend , 354 S.C. at 471 , 581 S.E.2d at 503 (citing Bradley v. Hullander , 272 S.C. 6 , 249 S.E.2d 486 (1978) and Allen-Parker Co. v. Lollis , 257 S.C. 266 , 185 S.E.2d 739 (1971)).

2008However, “[it] is axiomatic that there exists a well established exception to the parol evidence rule which allows extrinsic evidence by the party attacking an instrument on the ground of fraud.” Redwend , 354 S.C. at 471 , 581 S.E.2d at 503 (citing Bradley v. Hullander , 272 S.C. 6 , 249 S.E.2d 486 (1978) and Allen-Parker Co. v. Lollis , 257 S.C. 266 , 185 S.E.2d 739 (1971)).

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Iseman v. Hobbsgreen
scctapp · 1986 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–2017
2 sentences

2017“The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument.” Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990) (citing Iseman v. Hobbs, 290 S.C. 482, 483 , 351 S.E.2d 351, 352 (Ct. App. 1986)). “ ‘Where an agreement is clear on its face and unambiguous, the court’s only function is to interpret its lawful meaning and the intent of the parties as found within the

2017“The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument.” Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990) (citing Iseman v. Hobbs, 290 S.C. 482, 483 , 351 S.E.2d 351, 352 (Ct. App. 1986)). “ ‘Where an agreement is clear on its face and unambiguous, the court’s only function is to interpret its lawful meaning and the intent of the parties as found within the

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Adamson v. Marianne Fabrics, Inc.green
sc · 1990 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–2012
2 sentences

2012See Adamson v. Marianne Fabrics, Inc. , 301 S.C. 204, 207 , 391 S.E.2d 249, 251 (1990) (holding that although the terms of a completely integrated agreement cannot be varied or contradicted by parol evidence of prior or contemporaneous agreements not included in the writing, the rule does not apply to subsequent modifications).

2012See Adamson v. Marianne Fabrics, Inc. , 301 S.C. 204, 207 , 391 S.E.2d 249, 251 (1990) (holding that although the terms of a completely integrated agreement cannot be varied or contradicted by parol evidence of prior or contemporaneous agreements not included in the writing, the rule does not apply to subsequent modifications).

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Rempel v. Nationwide Life Insurancegreen
pa · 1977 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–2003
2 sentences

2003Co., 471 Pa. 404 , 370 A.2d 366, 370 (1977).

2003Co., 471 Pa. 404 , 370 A.2d 366, 370 (1977).

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Beaufort County School District v. United National Insurancegreen
scctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Co., 392 S.C. 506, 525 , 709 S.E.2d 85, 95 (Ct. App. 2011) ("Extrinsic evidence may not be used to create an ambiguity in an otherwise unambiguous policy."); McGill v. Moore, 381 S.C. 179, 188 , 672 S.E.2d 571, 576 (2009) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary or explain the written instrument.").

2025Co., 392 S.C. 506, 525 , 709 S.E.2d 85, 95 (Ct. App. 2011) ("Extrinsic evidence may not be used to create an ambiguity in an otherwise unambiguous policy."); McGill v. Moore, 381 S.C. 179, 188 , 672 S.E.2d 571, 576 (2009) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary or explain the written instrument.").

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Rodarte v. University of South Carolinagreen
sc · 2017 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Rodarte v. Univ. of S.C., 419 S.C. 592, 603 , 799 S.E.2d 912, 917 (2017) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence . . . to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument." (quoting Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990))).

2024See Rodarte v. Univ. of S.C., 419 S.C. 592, 603 , 799 S.E.2d 912, 917 (2017) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence . . . to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument." (quoting Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990))).

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Bluffton Towne Center, LLC v. Gilleland-Princegreen
scctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019"The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary[,] or explain the written instrument." Bluffton Towne Ctr., LLC, 412 S.C. at 571 , 772 S.E.2d at 891 (alteration by court) (quoting McGill v. Moore, 381 S.C. 179, 188 , 672 S.E.2d 571, 576 (2009)).

2019"The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary[,] or explain the written instrument." Bluffton Towne Ctr., LLC, 412 S.C. at 571 , 772 S.E.2d at 891 (alteration by court) (quoting McGill v. Moore, 381 S.C. 179, 188 , 672 S.E.2d 571, 576 (2009)).

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Jordan v. Security Group, Inc.green
sc · 1993 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Grp., Inc. , 311 S.C. 227 , 230, 428 S.E.2d 705 , 707 (1993) ("Where the language of a contract is plain and capable of legal construction, that language alone determines the instrument's force and effect."); Gilliland v. Elmwood Props. , 301 S.C. 295 , 302, 391 S.E.2d 577 , 581 (1990) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic **204 evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary or explain the written instrument."); see also 11 Williston on Contracts

2018Grp., Inc. , 311 S.C. 227 , 230, 428 S.E.2d 705 , 707 (1993) ("Where the language of a contract is plain and capable of legal construction, that language alone determines the instrument's force and effect."); Gilliland v. Elmwood Props. , 301 S.C. 295 , 302, 391 S.E.2d 577 , 581 (1990) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic **204 evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary or explain the written instrument."); see also 11 Williston on Contracts

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Spoone v. Newsome Chevrolet-Buickgreen
sc · 1992 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Cf. Spoone v. Newsome Chevrolet-Buick, 309 S.C. 432, 434 , 424 S.E.2d 489, 490 (1992) (noting that “equitable estoppel could not be invoked to nullify a mandatory statutory restriction” and “equity will not prevail over a positive enactment of the legislature” (citations omitted)).

2017Cf. Spoone v. Newsome Chevrolet-Buick, 309 S.C. 432, 434 , 424 S.E.2d 489, 490 (1992) (noting that “equitable estoppel could not be invoked to nullify a mandatory statutory restriction” and “equity will not prevail over a positive enactment of the legislature” (citations omitted)).

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Hickman v. Hickmangreen
scctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Hickman v. Hickman , 301 S.C. 455 , 456, 392 S.E.2d 481 , 482 (Ct. App. 1990) ("A party cannot use Rule 59(e) [, SCRCP] to present to the court an issue the **127 party could have raised prior to judgment but did not.").

2017See Hickman v. Hickman , 301 S.C. 455 , 456, 392 S.E.2d 481 , 482 (Ct. App. 1990) ("A party cannot use Rule 59(e) [, SCRCP] to present to the court an issue the **127 party could have raised prior to judgment but did not.").

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Miles v. Milesgreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017“The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument.” Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990) (citing Iseman v. Hobbs, 290 S.C. 482, 483 , 351 S.E.2d 351, 352 (Ct. App. 1986)). “ ‘Where an agreement is clear on its face and unambiguous, the court’s only function is to interpret its lawful meaning and the intent of the parties as found within the

2017“The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument.” Gilliland v. Elmwood Props., 301 S.C. 295, 302 , 391 S.E.2d 577, 581 (1990) (citing Iseman v. Hobbs, 290 S.C. 482, 483 , 351 S.E.2d 351, 352 (Ct. App. 1986)). “ ‘Where an agreement is clear on its face and unambiguous, the court’s only function is to interpret its lawful meaning and the intent of the parties as found within the

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Laser Supply and Services, Inc. v. Orchard Park Associatesgreen
scctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Rescue Prods., Inc. v. Richardson, 411 S.C. 371, 378 , 769 S.E.2d 237, 241 (2015) (emphasis added) (quoting Laser Supply & Servs., Inc. v. Orchard Park Assocs., 382 S.C. 326, 334 , 676 S.E.2d 139, 143-44 (Ct. App. 2009)).

2017Rescue Prods., Inc. v. Richardson, 411 S.C. 371, 378 , 769 S.E.2d 237, 241 (2015) (emphasis added) (quoting Laser Supply & Servs., Inc. v. Orchard Park Assocs., 382 S.C. 326, 334 , 676 S.E.2d 139, 143-44 (Ct. App. 2009)).

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North American Rescue Products, Inc. v. Richardsongreen
sc · 2015 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Rescue Prods., Inc. v. Richardson, 411 S.C. 371, 378 , 769 S.E.2d 237, 241 (2015) (emphasis added) (quoting Laser Supply & Servs., Inc. v. Orchard Park Assocs., 382 S.C. 326, 334 , 676 S.E.2d 139, 143-44 (Ct. App. 2009)).

2017Rescue Prods., Inc. v. Richardson, 411 S.C. 371, 378 , 769 S.E.2d 237, 241 (2015) (emphasis added) (quoting Laser Supply & Servs., Inc. v. Orchard Park Assocs., 382 S.C. 326, 334 , 676 S.E.2d 139, 143-44 (Ct. App. 2009)).

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Southern Realty & Construction Co. v. Bryangreen
scctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013The court explained, “Both the parol evidence rule and the doctrine of merger are rules governing the construction of written documents.” Id. at 308, 350 S.E.2d at 197 (emphasis added).

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Davis v. KB HOME OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.green
scctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012P'ship v. Edwards, 354 S.C. 459, 471 , 581 S.E.2d 496, 502 (Ct. App. 2003) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument."); Davis v. KB Home of S.C., Inc., 394 S.C. 116, 127-28 , 713 S.E.2d 799, 805 (Ct. App. 2011) (holding the parol evidence rule applies when the written instrument contains a merger or integration clause); id. at 128 , 713 S.E.2d at 805 ("A merger clause

2012P'ship v. Edwards, 354 S.C. 459, 471 , 581 S.E.2d 496, 502 (Ct. App. 2003) ("The parol evidence rule prevents the introduction of extrinsic evidence of agreements or understandings contemporaneous with or prior to execution of a written instrument when the extrinsic evidence is to be used to contradict, vary, or explain the written instrument."); Davis v. KB Home of S.C., Inc., 394 S.C. 116, 127-28 , 713 S.E.2d 799, 805 (Ct. App. 2011) (holding the parol evidence rule applies when the written instrument contains a merger or integration clause); id. at 128 , 713 S.E.2d at 805 ("A merger clause

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Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc.green
sc · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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United States Leasing Corp. v. Janicare, Inc.green
scctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011U.S. Leasing Corp. v. Janicare, Inc., 294 S.C. 312, 318 , 364 S.E.2d 202, 205 (Ct.App.1988).

2011U.S. Leasing Corp. v. Janicare, Inc., 294 S.C. 312, 318 , 364 S.E.2d 202, 205 (Ct.App.1988).

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Wilson v. Landstromgreen
scctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Bradley v. Family Ford Sales, Inc.green
sc · 1986 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Florentine Corp., Inc. v. Peda I, Inc.green
sc · 1985 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Friarsgate, Inc. v. First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen
scctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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Koontz v. Thomasgreen
scctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Bernard H. Pinken v. Dan R. Frankgreen
ca8 · 1983 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Moss v. Porter Brothers, Inc.green
scctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Fox v. Southern Appliances, Inc.green
nc · 1965 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Chapel Hill Spa Health Club, Inc. v. Goodmangreen
ncctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Ray v. South Carolina National Bank, Inc.green
scctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Bradley v. Hullandergreen
sc · 1982 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
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Dill v. Lumbermen's Mut. Ins. Co.green
sc · 1948 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
Allen-Parker Co. v. Lollis green
sc · 1971
2 sentences

2008However, “[it] is axiomatic that there exists a well established exception to the parol evidence rule which allows extrinsic evidence by the party attacking an instrument on the ground of fraud.” Redwend , 354 S.C. at 471 , 581 S.E.2d at 503 (citing Bradley v. Hullander , 272 S.C. 6 , 249 S.E.2d 486 (1978) and Allen-Parker Co. v. Lollis , 257 S.C. 266 , 185 S.E.2d 739 (1971)).

2008However, “[it] is axiomatic that there exists a well established exception to the parol evidence rule which allows extrinsic evidence by the party attacking an instrument on the ground of fraud.” Redwend , 354 S.C. at 471 , 581 S.E.2d at 503 (citing Bradley v. Hullander , 272 S.C. 6 , 249 S.E.2d 486 (1978) and Allen-Parker Co. v. Lollis , 257 S.C. 266 , 185 S.E.2d 739 (1971)).

41978–2008
Formento v. Encanto Business Park green
arizctapp · 1987
2 sentences

2003Formento v. Encanto Business Park, 154 Ariz. 495 , 744 P.2d 22 (App.1987).

2003Formento v. Encanto Business Park, 154 Ariz. 495 , 744 P.2d 22 (App.1987).

21990–2003
Queen's Grant II Horizontal Property Regime v. Greenwood Development Corp. green
scctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2023Regime, 368 S.C. at 373, 628 S.E.2d at 919 )).

12023–2023
Watts v. Monarch Builders, Inc. green
sc · 1979
12005–2005
Penton v. J.F. Cleckley & Co. green
sc · 1997
12003–2003
Manley v. Manley green
scctapp · 1987
11995–1995
Parr v. Parr green
sc · 1977
11993–1993
Smith v. McClam green
sc · 1986
11988–1988
Palmetto Bank & Trust Co. v. Grimsley green
sc · 1926
11988–1988
Blackwell v. Faucett green
sc · 1921
11988–1988
Gilstrap v. Culpepper green
sc · 1984
11987–1987
Superior Automobile Insurance v. Maners green
sc · 1973
11986–1986
Scott v. SCOTT green
sc · 1950
11986–1986
McLeod v. Sandy Island Corp. green
sc · 1975
11984–1984
Muckelvaney v. Liberty Life Insurance neutral
sc · 1973
11984–1984
Charleston & Western Carolina Railway Co. v. Joyce green
sc · 1957
11984–1984
City of Orangeburg v. BUFORD green
sc · 1955
11975–1975
Chatfield-Woods Co. v. Harley green
sc · 1923
11966–1966
Soulios v. Mills Novelty Co. green
sc · 1941
11966–1966
Lee v. . Adsit green
ny · 1867
11964–1964
Garrett v. Ellison green
utah · 1937
11964–1964
Lough v. Taylor neutral
wva · 1924
11962–1962
Drake v. Drake neutral
· 1928
11953–1953
Greene v. Mobley green
sc · 1919
11953–1953
Northern Assurance Co. v. Grand View Building Assn. green
scotus · 1902
11930–1930
Watson v. Motley green
sc · 1922
11929–1929
Jackson v. Carter green
sc · 1924
11929–1929
Simone v. Kirschner green
conn · 1924
11924–1924
Innis v. Boller neutral
okla · 1923
11924–1924
Webb v. Lawson neutral
okla · 1923
11924–1924
Martin v. Home Bank green
· 1912
11924–1924

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 32-3-10 (6)

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Where else courts name it

TX 601 (1916–2026) NY 399 (1906–2026) CA 342 (1922–2026) PA 301 (1921–2026) OH 234 (1937–2026) IL 153 (1877–2025) MO 143 (1909–2025) MI 126 (1938–2026) TN 118 (1932–2026) CT 115 (1930–2025) FL 111 (1928–2024) WA 108 (1916–2025) IA 96 (1916–2025) AZ 96 (1925–2025) NC 91 (1920–2026) GA 90 (1910–2025) OR 88 (1915–2021) VA 80 (1920–2025) AL 79 (1927–2018) LA 78 (1930–2018) MA 74 (1923–2026) MN 72 (1922–2025) IN 67 (1951–2020) UT 63 (1921–2026) AR 61 (1930–2024) MD 61 (1932–2025) SC 60 (1924–2025) NJ 59 (1926–2026) ND 53 (1926–2019) ID 49 (1978–2020) MT 48 (1920–2019) MS 47 (1922–2025) OK 47 (1924–2021) DE 46 (1954–2026) NE 46 (1921–2020) KS 46 (1914–2020) RI 42 (1951–2021) WY 41 (1926–2022) ME 38 (1928–2024) WV 35 (1922–2020) CO 35 (1924–2025) NM 34 (1933–2019) WI 31 (1934–2023) VT 29 (1916–2026) SD 26 (1929–2025) HI 25 (1962–2025) NV 21 (1957–2022) DC 20 (1950–2025) KY 19 (1935–2026) AK 18 (1971–2022) NH 16 (1948–2021) VI 3 (1988–2025)

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