Question

Richard agrees to supply Henry with all his needs of specially made shampoo for Henry's beauty salon. Henry believes that Richard is a representative of a famous hair products company, but he finds a letter to a competitor written by Richard two days before the agreement is signed proving that Richard is a fraud. Richard says that this letter may not be admitted to court since the contract is wholly integrated. Is he correct?

Answer 1

Answer: No. Richard is wrong as the letter may be admitted to court.

Explanation:

Based on the information given, Richard is wrong as the letter may be admitted to court.

It should be noted that prior evidence as well as contemporary evidence is excludable, but only in a situation whereby it alters the contract terms. In this case, the evidence is admitted in order to prove that Richard is fraudulent in the inducement.