Rogers v. Jackson
Supreme Court of Maine
804 A.2d 379 (Me. 2002)
Relevant factsFree
Jackson (defendant) executed a promissory note promising to pay the Rogers (plaintiffs) $3,000 plus interest over two years. After Jackson defaulted, the Rogers sued for breach, and Jackson answered that the note was only part of a larger agreement under which he was not obligated to pay unless he was financially able to. The lower court granted the Rogers summary judgment, and Jackson appealed.
IssueFree
Whether evidence of an oral condition is admissible when the contract is partially integrated and the condition does not contradict the contract's terms.