Case Name: R. J. Park v. B. L. Price
Court: Kentucky Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: Kentucky
Decision Date: 1866-12-07
Citations: 1 Ky. Op. 17
Docket Number: 
Parties: R. J. Park v. B. L. Price.
Judges: 
Reporter: Kentucky Opinions, containing the unreported opinions of the Court of Appeals
Volume: 1
Pages: 17–17

Head Matter:
R. J. Park v. B. L. Price.
Writing — Parol Evidence — Fraud or Mistake.
Parol evidence is not admissible to vary tbe terms or import of a -writing, unless it is alleged that there was fraud or mistake in the execution thereof.
APPEAL PROM MADISON CIRCUIT COURT.
Turner & Smith, for appellant.
•Chenault & McOreary, for appellee.
December 7, 1866.

Opinion:
Opinion op the Court by
Judge Peters:
It is a well-settled principle that parol evidence is not admissible to vary the terms or import of a writing, unless it is alleged in the pleadings that there was fraud or mistake in the execution thereof. This principle is so well established that citation of authorities cannot be necessary.
As appellant's answer did not contain the necessary allegations to admit the parol evidence, it was properly rejected.
Wherefore, the judgment is affirmed.