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parol evidence rule in North Dakota

53 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1926–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Dakota 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 (36)

CaseFollowedCited
Gajewski v. Bratchergreen
nd · 1974 · cited in 12 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1975–2014
2 sentences

2014This Court has explained the application of the parol evidence rule: “ ‘ “ “Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement:’ ... ‘all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract ... and “unless fraud, accident, or mistake be averred, the writing constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms cannot be added to nor subtracted from by parol evidence.” ”” ” [

2013The deeds are writings satisfying the statute of frauds, and the issue involves the application of the parol evidence rule to the deeds and the claimed prior oral agreement. [¶ 12] Under the statutory formulation of the substantive parol evidence rule in N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07, “[t]he execution of a contract in writing, whether the law requires it be written or not, super-cedes all the oral negotiations or stipulations concerning its matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of the instrument.” See Gajewski v. Bratcher, 221 N.W.2d 614, 625-26 (N.D.1974).

812
Ell v. Ellgreen
nd · 1980 · cited in 4 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1985–2011
2 sentences

2011If courts refused to admit parol evidence in reformation cases, the rule would become “an instrument of the very fraud or mistake it was designed to prevent.” Ell , at 150.

2005In Ell , at 149-50 (citations omitted), this Court explained the role of parol evidence in a reformation action: The parol evidence rule is not a rule of evidence, but rather, it is a rule of substantive law.

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Delzer v. United Bank of Bismarckgreen
nd · 1990 · cited in 3 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Delzer v. United Bank, *856 459 N.W.2d 752, 755 (N.D.1990).

2007See Delzer v. United Bank, 459 N.W.2d 752, 755 (N.D.1990).

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Associated Hardware Supply Co. v. The Big Wheel Distributing Companygreen
ca3 · 1966 · cited in 3 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–2001
2 sentences

2001We said: The parol evidence rule has been variously defined and has been best stated as follows: “ ‘ “ ‘Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement:’ ... ‘all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract ... and “unless fraud, accident, or mistake be averred, the uniting constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms cannot be added to nor subtracted fro

1985In Gajewski v. Bratcher, supra, 221 N.W.2d at 626 , we discussed the application and effect of the parol-evidence rule: “The parol evidence rule has been variously defined and has been best stated as follows: ‘ “ ‘ “Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement;” * * * “all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract * * * and ‘unless fraud, accident, or mistake be ave

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Zimmer v. Bellongreen
nd · 1967 · cited in 5 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1968–2017
2 sentences

2017“The parol evidence rule applies only to parties to a contract, and such rule has no application to a third person who is not a party to the contract or who is not attempting to [en]force rights [under the contract].” Zimmer v. Bellon, 153 N.W.2d 757 , 759 Syll. 8 (N.D.1967) (emphasis added).

1974See also, Bolyea v. First Presbyterian Church of Wilton, N.D., 196 N.W.2d 149 (N.D.1972); Zimmer v. Bellon, 153 N.W.2d 757 (N.D.1967); Ives v. Hanson, 66 N.W.2d 802 (N.D.1954); Hanes v. Mitchell, supra. Second, we are satisfied that the testimony of Glenna and Lloyd Gajewski to the effect that they delivered the quitclaim deed to the plaintiffs on the condition that it was to be returned to them upon the payment of the debt secured thereby is equally incompetent and inadmissible under the parol evidence rule because our statute declares: “A grant cannot be delivered to the grantee conditionall

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Citizens State Bank-Midwest v. Symingtongreen
nd · 2010 · cited in 4 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014This Court has explained the application of the parol evidence rule: “ ‘ “ “Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement:’ ... ‘all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract ... and “unless fraud, accident, or mistake be averred, the writing constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms cannot be added to nor subtracted from by parol evidence.” ”” ” [

2014This Court has explained the application of the parol evidence rule: “ ‘ “ “Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement:’ ... ‘all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract ... and “unless fraud, accident, or mistake be averred, the writing constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms cannot be added to nor subtracted from by parol evidence.” ”” ” [

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Radspinner v. Charlesworthgreen
nd · 1985 · cited in 3 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004
2 sentences

1998Felco argues, and Doug’s acknowledges, “[t]he execution of a contract in writing, whether the law requires it to be written or not, supersedes all the oral negotiations or stipulations concerning its matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of the instrument.” N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07; see Radspinner v. Charlesworth, 369 N.W.2d 109, 112 (N.D.1985) (noting N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07 codifies the parol-evidence rule).

1997The trial court incorrectly concluded all terms of the parties’ overall agreement merged into the initial deeds from the first transaction. [¶ 17] The McEnroes’ reliance on Radspinner v. Charlesworth, 369 N.W.2d 109 (N.D.1985), for the proposition a prior deed cannot be modified because of the parol evidence rule, is misplaced.

23
Bye v. Elvickgreen
nd · 1983 · cited in 2 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2014
2 sentences

2014They argue the parol evidence rule does not bar evidence outside the Finstad-Beresford deed, because the deed and settlement agreement allegedly constitute “a mass of documents and conversations which together constitute the agreement and the parties’ intent cannot be clearly ascertained from the written documents alone[.]” Bye v. Elvick, 336 N.W.2d 106, 112 (N.D.1983). [¶ 15] The district court concluded the Finstads did not plead with sufficient particularity that the Finstad-Beresford deed was executed or delivered as a result of fraud, accident, or mistake, or that they were treated unfair

2001Radspinner v. Charlesworth, 869 N.W.2d 109 , 112 (N.D.1985); Bye v. Elvick, 336 N.W.2d 106, 111 (N.D.1983); Gajewski , at 626. [¶ 8] In Gajewski, 221 N.W.2d at 627 , we concluded oral testimony was incompetent and inadmissible (1) to vary or contradict an executed and delivered quitclaim deed; (2) to prove the deed was security for repayment of a loan; and (3) to nullify the grant contained in the deed.

22
Wildfang-Miller Motors, Inc. v. Millergreen
nd · 1971 · cited in 2 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1985
2 sentences

1985See Wildfang-Miller Motors, Inc. v. Miller, 186 N.W.2d 581 (N.D.1971).

1984See Wildfang-Miller Motors, Inc. v. Miller, 186 N.W.2d 581, 585 (N.D.1971).

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Hanes v. Mitchellgreen
nd · 1951 · cited in 5 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1968–2001
2 sentences

1975Section 9-06-07, N.D.C.C., although a partial enactment of the parol evidence rule [Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 (1951)], constitutes a rule of substantive law.

1975Section 9-06-07, N.D.C.C., although a partial enactment of the parol evidence rule [Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 (1951)], constitutes a rule of substantive law.

15
WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLCgreen
nd · 2007 · cited in 3 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2013
2 sentences

2013See WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLC, 2007 ND 67, ¶ 39 , 730 N.W.2d 841 ; Gunderson v. Burbidge, 75 N.W.2d 757, 761 (N.D.1956). [¶ 29] We conclude the parol evidence rule does not apply here.

2013See WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLC, 2007 ND 67, ¶ 39 , 730 N.W.2d 841 ; Gunderson v. Burbidge, 75 N.W.2d 757, 761 (N.D.1956). [¶ 29] We conclude the parol evidence rule does not apply here.

13
Carufel v. Kountsgreen
nd · 1930 · cited in 2 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–2004
2 sentences

1974Section 9-07-05, N.D.C.C.; Schue v. Jacoby, 162 N.W.2d 377 (N.D.1968); Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson, 155 N.W.2d 728 (N.D.1968); Wilson v. Polsfut, 78 N.D. 204 , 49 N.W.2d 102 (1951); Carufel v. Kounts, 60 N.D. 91 , 232 N.W. 609 (1930); Jasper v. Hazen, supra; and (2) That, on the contrary, where, in an action at law or in equity, a deed or other written instrument is complete, unambiguous and absolute in its terms and there is no sufficient or specific allegation of fraud, mistake or accident in the complaint, answer or cross claim, the parol evidence rule, as we have define

1974Section 9-07-05, N.D.C.C.; Schue v. Jacoby, 162 N.W.2d 377 (N.D.1968); Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson, 155 N.W.2d 728 (N.D.1968); Wilson v. Polsfut, 78 N.D. 204 , 49 N.W.2d 102 (1951); Carufel v. Kounts, 60 N.D. 91 , 232 N.W. 609 (1930); Jasper v. Hazen, supra; and (2) That, on the contrary, where, in an action at law or in equity, a deed or other written instrument is complete, unambiguous and absolute in its terms and there is no sufficient or specific allegation of fraud, mistake or accident in the complaint, answer or cross claim, the parol evidence rule, as we have define

12
Schue v. Jacobygreen
nd · 1968 · cited in 2 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–1990
2 sentences

1974Section 9-07-05, N.D.C.C.; Schue v. Jacoby, 162 N.W.2d 377 (N.D.1968); Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson, 155 N.W.2d 728 (N.D.1968); Wilson v. Polsfut, 78 N.D. 204 , 49 N.W.2d 102 (1951); Carufel v. Kounts, 60 N.D. 91 , 232 N.W. 609 (1930); Jasper v. Hazen, supra ; and (2) That, on the contrary, where, in an action at law or in equity, a deed or other written instrument is complete, unambiguous and absolute in its terms and there is no sufficient or specific allegation of fraud, mistake or accident in the complaint, answer or cross claim, the parol evidence rule, as we have defin

1974Section 9-07-05, N.D.C.C.; Schue v. Jacoby, 162 N.W.2d 377 (N.D.1968); Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson, 155 N.W.2d 728 (N.D.1968); Wilson v. Polsfut, 78 N.D. 204 , 49 N.W.2d 102 (1951); Carufel v. Kounts, 60 N.D. 91 , 232 N.W. 609 (1930); Jasper v. Hazen, supra; and (2) That, on the contrary, where, in an action at law or in equity, a deed or other written instrument is complete, unambiguous and absolute in its terms and there is no sufficient or specific allegation of fraud, mistake or accident in the complaint, answer or cross claim, the parol evidence rule, as we have define

12
Basin Electric Power Cooperative v. Millergreen
nd · 1981 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Power Coop. v. Miller, 310 N.W.2d 715, 718 (N.D.1981) (“[T]he public is entitled to rely upon the record title to property, not the unknown intentions of the individual conveyor of the property.”). [¶ 21] Although the Finstads provided extrinsic evidence indicating the Finstad-Beresford deed was not intended to be an actual transfer of ownership, we conclude extrinsic evidence may not be considered under the parol evidence rule, because the delivered and recorded Finstad-Beresford deed clearly and unambiguously conveyed all of the Finstads’ right, title, and interest in the property to Beresfo

11
Ehlen v. Melvingreen
nd · 2012 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Ehlen v. Melvin, 2012 ND 246, ¶ 16 , 823 N.W.2d 780 ; N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07.

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Ehlen v. Melvingreen
nd · 2012 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Ehlen v. Melvin, 2012 ND 246, ¶ 16 , 823 N.W.2d 780 ; N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07.

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Gunderson v. Burbidgegreen
nd · 1956 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
National Cash Register Co. v. Midway City Creamery Co.green
nd · 1922 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Dalheimer v. Luciagreen
nd · 1923 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Putnam v. Proutygreen
nd · 1913 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Herman Oil, Inc. v. Petermangreen
nd · 1994 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Wehner v. Schroedergreen
nd · 1984 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Verry v. Murphygreen
nd · 1968 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Roberts v. First National Bankgreen
nd · 1899 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Tallackson Potato Co., Inc. v. MTK Potato Co.green
nd · 1979 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Schwarting v. Schwartinggreen
nd · 1981 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
People's State Bank v. Francisgreen
nd · 1899 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
Dardis v. Eddy Brothersgreen
nd · 1974 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
Hook v. Crarygreen
nd · 1966 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
Peoples Bank and Trust v. Reiffgreen
nd · 1977 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
Merwin v. Ziebarthgreen
nd · 1977 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Frohlich v. Metropolitan Chemical Co.green
wash · 1962 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
11
Thornton Construction Co. Inc. v. MacKinac Aggregates Corp.green
michctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
Bolyea v. First Presbyterian Church of Wilton, NDgreen
nd · 1972 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
Conrad Milwaukee Corp. v. Wasilewskigreen
wis · 1966 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
Farmers State Bank v. Keisergreen
sd · 1968 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (44)

CaseCitedYears
Des Lacs Valley Land Corp. v. Herzig green
nd · 2001
2 sentences

2014This Court has explained the application of the parol evidence rule: “ ‘ “ “Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement:’ ... ‘all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract ... and “unless fraud, accident, or mistake be averred, the writing constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms cannot be added to nor subtracted from by parol evidence.” ”” ” [

2014This Court has explained the application of the parol evidence rule: “ ‘ “ “Where parties, without any fraud or mistake, have deliberately put their engagements in writing, the law declares the writing to be not only the best, but the only, evidence of their agreement:’ ... ‘all preliminary negotiations, conversations and verbal agreements are merged in and superseded by the subsequent written contract ... and “unless fraud, accident, or mistake be averred, the writing constitutes the agreement between the parties, and its terms cannot be added to nor subtracted from by parol evidence.” ”” ” [

62003–2014
Finstad v. Gord green
nd · 2014
2 sentences

2019E.g., Finstad v. Gord , 2014 ND 72 , ¶ 13, 844 N.W.2d 913 ; Myaer v. Nodak Mut.

2019E.g., Finstad v. Gord , 2014 ND 72 , ¶ 13, 844 N.W.2d 913 ; Myaer v. Nodak Mut.

32014–2019
Silbernagel v. Silbernagel green
nd · 2007
2 sentences

2012Ill [¶ 15] Ehlen contends the parol evidence rule and the statute of frauds bar the Melvins’ argument their changes to the “Purchase Agreement” and the “Amendment to Purchase Agreement” were a counteroffer. [¶ 16] In Silbemagel v. Silbemagel, 2007 ND 124, ¶12 , 736 N.W.2d 441 , we explained the parol evidence rule: The parol evidence rule is a rule of substantive law and precludes the use of evidence of prior oral negotiations and agreements to vary or add to the terms expressed in the written contract.

2012Ill [¶ 15] Ehlen contends the parol evidence rule and the statute of frauds bar the Melvins’ argument their changes to the “Purchase Agreement” and the “Amendment to Purchase Agreement” were a counteroffer. [¶ 16] In Silbemagel v. Silbemagel, 2007 ND 124, ¶12 , 736 N.W.2d 441 , we explained the parol evidence rule: The parol evidence rule is a rule of substantive law and precludes the use of evidence of prior oral negotiations and agreements to vary or add to the terms expressed in the written contract.

32010–2012
Ives v. Hanson green
nd · 1954
2 sentences

1974See also, Bolyea v. First Presbyterian Church of Wilton, N.D., 196 N.W.2d 149 (N.D.1972); Zimmer v. Bellon, 153 N.W.2d 757 (N.D.1967); Ives v. Hanson, 66 N.W.2d 802 (N.D.1954); Hanes v. Mitchell, supra. Second, we are satisfied that the testimony of Glenna and Lloyd Gajewski to the effect that they delivered the quitclaim deed to the plaintiffs on the condition that it was to be returned to them upon the payment of the debt secured thereby is equally incompetent and inadmissible under the parol evidence rule because our statute declares: “A grant cannot be delivered to the grantee conditionall

1974Sections 9-07-04, 9-06-07 and 9-09-06, N.D.C.C.; Zimmer v. Bellon, 153 N.W.2d 757 (N.D.1967); First National Bank, Bismarck v. O’Callaghan, 143 N.W.2d 104 (N.D.1966); Ives v. Hanson, 66 N.W.2d 802 (N.D.1954); Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 (1951); Forester v. Van Auken, 12 N.D. 175 , 96 N.W. 301 (1903).

31967–1974
Evenson v. Quantum Industries, Inc. green
nd · 2004
2 sentences

2007Under the circumstances, the court’s treatment of this case as a contract action as presented by the parties rather than as an action on the judgment is harmless error. [¶11] The parol evidence rule is partially codified in N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07: The execution of a contract in writing, whether the law requires it to be written or not, supersedes all the oral negotiations or stipulations concerning its matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of the instrument. [¶12] In Evenson v. Quantum Indus., Inc. , 2004 ND 178, ¶ 11 , 687 N.W.2d 241 (internal citations omitted), this Court explained

2007Under the circumstances, the court’s treatment of this case as a contract action as presented by the parties rather than as an action on the judgment is harmless error. [¶11] The parol evidence rule is partially codified in N.D.C.C. § 9-06-07: The execution of a contract in writing, whether the law requires it to be written or not, supersedes all the oral negotiations or stipulations concerning its matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of the instrument. [¶12] In Evenson v. Quantum Indus., Inc. , 2004 ND 178, ¶ 11 , 687 N.W.2d 241 (internal citations omitted), this Court explained

22007–2007
Larson v. Wood neutral
nd · 1946
2 sentences

1968Larson v. Wood, 75 N.D. 9 , 25 N.W.2d 100 ; Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 ; Mevorah v. Goodman, 79 N.D. 443 , 57 N.W.2d 600 , 49 A.L.R.2d 825 . *730 We have considered our decisions construing these statutes and cannot agree with counsel for respondent that the evidence adduced by Murphy should have been excluded under the parol-evidence rule.

1968Larson v. Wood, 75 N.D. 9 , 25 N.W.2d 100 ; Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 ; Mevorah v. Goodman, 79 N.D. 443 , 57 N.W.2d 600 , 49 A.L.R.2d 825 . *730 We have considered our decisions construing these statutes and cannot agree with counsel for respondent that the evidence adduced by Murphy should have been excluded under the parol-evidence rule.

21968–2003
Odegaard v. Investors Oil, Inc. green
nd · 1962
2 sentences

1991Odegaard v. Investors Oil, Inc., 118 N.W.2d 362 (N.D.1962).

1967In support of these arguments, plaintiffs cite, and rely upon mainly, Odegaard v. Investors Oil, Inc., N.D., 118 N.W.2d 362 ; Heinzeroth v. Bentz, N.D., 115 N.W.2d 611 ; Hoth v. Kahler, N.D., 74 N.W.2d 440 ; and Baldus v. Mattern, N.D., 93 N.W.2d 144 . ■ Doubtless in an appropriate case, it is correct, as claimed by the plaintiffs, that a memorandum of a contract to be sufficient under the statute of frauds may consist of any kind of document or documents, taken singly or together, if the terms of the contract are adequately disclosed thereby and if signed by the party to be charged with the c

21967–1991
Mevorah v. Goodman green
nd · 1953
2 sentences

1968Larson v. Wood, 75 N.D. 9 , 25 N.W.2d 100 ; Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 ; Mevorah v. Goodman, 79 N.D. 443 , 57 N.W.2d 600 , 49 A.L.R.2d 825 . *730 We have considered our decisions construing these statutes and cannot agree with counsel for respondent that the evidence adduced by Murphy should have been excluded under the parol-evidence rule.

1968Larson v. Wood, 75 N.D. 9 , 25 N.W.2d 100 ; Hanes v. Mitchell, 78 N.D. 341 , 49 N.W.2d 606 ; Mevorah v. Goodman, 79 N.D. 443 , 57 N.W.2d 600 , 49 A.L.R.2d 825 . *730 We have considered our decisions construing these statutes and cannot agree with counsel for respondent that the evidence adduced by Murphy should have been excluded under the parol-evidence rule.

21968–1977
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson green
nd · 1968
2 sentences

1974Section 9-07-05, N.D.C.C.; Schue v. Jacoby, 162 N.W.2d 377 (N.D.1968); Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson, 155 N.W.2d 728 (N.D.1968); Wilson v. Polsfut, 78 N.D. 204 , 49 N.W.2d 102 (1951); Carufel v. Kounts, 60 N.D. 91 , 232 N.W. 609 (1930); Jasper v. Hazen, supra ; and (2) That, on the contrary, where, in an action at law or in equity, a deed or other written instrument is complete, unambiguous and absolute in its terms and there is no sufficient or specific allegation of fraud, mistake or accident in the complaint, answer or cross claim, the parol evidence rule, as we have defin

1974Section 9-07-05, N.D.C.C.; Schue v. Jacoby, 162 N.W.2d 377 (N.D.1968); Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Anderson, 155 N.W.2d 728 (N.D.1968); Wilson v. Polsfut, 78 N.D. 204 , 49 N.W.2d 102 (1951); Carufel v. Kounts, 60 N.D. 91 , 232 N.W. 609 (1930); Jasper v. Hazen, supra; and (2) That, on the contrary, where, in an action at law or in equity, a deed or other written instrument is complete, unambiguous and absolute in its terms and there is no sufficient or specific allegation of fraud, mistake or accident in the complaint, answer or cross claim, the parol evidence rule, as we have define

21968–1974
Alsterberg v. Bennett green
nd · 1905
2 sentences

1967Alsterberg v. Bennett, 14 N.D. 596 , 106 N.W. 49 ; 23 Am.Jur.2d, Deeds, Section 271, page 305.

1967Alsterberg v. Bennett, 14 N.D. 596 , 106 N.W. 49 ; 23 Am.Jur.2d, Deeds, Section 271, page 305.

21932–1967
Myaer v. Nodak Mutual Insurance Co. green
nd · 2012
2 sentences

2014Finstad, 2014 ND 72, ¶ 13 , 844 N.W.2d 913 ; Myaer, 2012 ND 21, ¶ 20 , 812 N.W.2d 345 .

2014Finstad, 2014 ND 72, ¶ 13 , 844 N.W.2d 913 ; Myaer, 2012 ND 21, ¶ 20 , 812 N.W.2d 345 .

12014–2014
Poeppel v. Lester green
sd · 2013
2 sentences

2014The court in Poeppel v. Lester, 2013 S.D. 17, ¶ 22 , 827 N.W.2d 580 , recently noted that “[a] substantial majority of jurisdictions follow the traditional, majority view that the parol evidence rule is inapplicable in cases of fraudulent inducement.” Thus, “parol or extrinsic evidence is admissible to prove fraud,” and “[t]he parol evidence rule is simply not applicable *552 when fraud has been employed as enticement to enter a contract.” Poeppel , at ¶20.

2014The court in Poeppel v. Lester, 2013 S.D. 17, ¶ 22 , 827 N.W.2d 580 , recently noted that “[a] substantial majority of jurisdictions follow the traditional, majority view that the parol evidence rule is inapplicable in cases of fraudulent inducement.” Thus, “parol or extrinsic evidence is admissible to prove fraud,” and “[t]he parol evidence rule is simply not applicable *552 when fraud has been employed as enticement to enter a contract.” Poeppel , at ¶20.

12014–2014
Krank v. A.O. Smith Harvestore Products, Inc. green
nd · 1990
1 sentence

2014See Symington, 2010 ND 56, ¶20 , 780 N.W.2d 676 ; Krank, 456 N.W.2d at 130 ; Poeppel, 2013 S.D. 17, ¶ 20 , 827 N.W.2d 580 ; 6 Linzer, supra, § 25.20[A], at 277-79.

12014–2014
Kuntz v. Kuntz green
nd · 1999
12013–2013
Fladeland v. Gudbranson green
nd · 2004
2 sentences

2013Elden and Rita Linderkamp argue the court erred in deciding there was no credible evidence of an oral agreement between Elden and Earl Linderkamp and the court erred in refusing to consider evidence of the oral agreement under the statute of frauds and the parol evidence rule. [2] [¶ 11] “The statute of frauds provides that an agreement for the sale of real property is ‘invalid, unless the same or some note or memorandum thereof is in writing and subscribed by the party to be charged, or by his agent.’” Fladeland v. Gudbranson, 2004 ND 118, ¶ 8 , 681 N.W.2d 431 (quoting Kuntz v. Kuntz, 1999 ND

2013Elden and Rita Linderkamp argue the court erred in deciding there was no credible evidence of an oral agreement between Elden and Earl Linderkamp and the court erred in refusing to consider evidence of the oral agreement under the statute of frauds and the parol evidence rule. [2] [¶ 11] “The statute of frauds provides that an agreement for the sale of real property is ‘invalid, unless the same or some note or memorandum thereof is in writing and subscribed by the party to be charged, or by his agent.’” Fladeland v. Gudbranson, 2004 ND 118, ¶ 8 , 681 N.W.2d 431 (quoting Kuntz v. Kuntz, 1999 ND

12013–2013
Wadge v. Kittleson green
nd · 1903
12013–2013
Alerus Financial, N.A. v. Marcil Group Inc. green
nd · 2011
12012–2012
Alerus Financial v. Marcil Group green
nd · 2011
12012–2012
State v. Schmidkunz green
nd · 2006
12009–2009
Grand Forks County Social Services v. T.L. green
nd · 2009
12009–2009
Syversen v. Hess green
nd · 2003
12004–2004
Dawn Enterprises v. Luna green
nd · 1987
11998–1998
Amoco Production Company, a Delaware Corporation v. Western Slope Gas Company, a Colorado Corporation green
ca10 · 1985
11994–1994
Union State Bank v. Woell green
nd · 1989
11990–1990
City of Wahpeton v. Skoog green
nd · 1980
11983–1983
Blackman v. Folsom green
iowa · 1972
11980–1980
Northwestern Equipment, Inc. v. Tentis green
nd · 1956
11980–1980
Nelson v. Glasoe green
nd · 1975
11979–1979
Watson v. Kresse green
nd · 1964
11977–1977
The Chase Manhattan Bank, a National Banking Association v. The First Marion Bank, a Banking Corporation green
ca1 · 1971
11977–1977
State v. Albers green
nd · 1973
11974–1974
Sobolik v. Vavrowsky green
nd · 1966
11974–1974
Smith v. Bear green
ca2 · 1956
11974–1974
Higgs v. De Maziroff green
ny · 1934
11974–1974
City of Granville v. Kovash, Incorporated green
nd · 1962
11974–1974
James v. Young green
nd · 1950
11974–1974
Forester v. Auken neutral
nd · 1903
11974–1974
First National Bank, Bismarck v. O'CALLAGHAN green
nd · 1966
11974–1974
Wilson v. Polsfut neutral
nd · 1951
11974–1974
Kittelson v. Collette neutral
nd · 1932
11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 27-05-06 (8) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 28-27-01 (7) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-15 (3) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16 (3) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 41-01-15 (3) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 41-02-09 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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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