Essentials of Business Law Chapter 13

The rule that any spoken or written words in conflict with what the written contract states cannot be introduced as evidence in a court of law.

A law requiring certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable.

A personal representative named in a will to handle matters involving the estate of a deceased person.

A personal representative named by the court to perform as the executor would in instances in which the deceased person has not left a will.

A promise to pay the debts or settle the wrongdoings of another if he or she does not make settlement personally.

An exchange of promises made by a persons planning to marry.

A sale in which goods are sold to the highest bidder.

A written contract or agreement.