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On the same day, A and B sign a written contract for the sale and installation of a wind turbine for PHP 12,000,000. The instrument states: “This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties; no prior or contemporaneous representations shall bind them.” On the same day, B sends a separate letter to A: “Additionally, A shall provide a five-year maintenance and monitoring package for the wind turbine, including on-site visits and replacement of worn parts, at no extra charge.” The letter is not attached to the contract and is not incorporated by reference. After installation, the wind turbine malfunctions; B sues to enforce the maintenance package; A refuses, citing the integration clause. (a) Identify the Parol Evidence Rule doctrine and its key exceptions that would govern whether extrinsic writings may be admitted. (b) Based on the facts, is the letter admissible as a collateral contract to modify or supplement the written contract? Explain your reasoning. (c) If admissible, what effect does this have on the contract and the remedies available; if not admissible, what remedies remain for B?

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Parol Evidence Rule; the memorandum may be admitted only as part of course of dealing and usage; it does not create a new independent obligation and thus cannot modify the main contract; B would rely on this only to claim maintenance if there is a demonstrated practice, and damages would be limited to those arising from such practice. Parol Evidence Rule; exceptions include collateral contracts, partial integration, interpretation of ambiguous terms, and proofs of fraud, mistake, or lack of consent; the separate letter constitutes a collateral contract independent of the written contract and is admissible; as a collateral contract, it modifies and supplements the sale contract by imposing maintenance; integration clause does not bar collateral contracts; B may enforce maintenance through the collateral contract and may seek damages or specific performance as appropriate. Parol Evidence Rule; the memorandum must be in writing and signed to be enforceable as a collateral contract; since the letter is not attached or incorporated, it cannot modify the contract; B’s remedy would be to rely on the original written terms or negotiate a new written agreement. Parol Evidence Rule; the memorandum is admissible as collateral contract but only if it does not contradict the main contract; if admitted, it would modify the contract and allow maintenance; however, if found inconsistent, it would be excluded.

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