Jewell v. Norrell

“Parol contemporaneous evidence is inadmissible generally to contradict or vary the terms of a valid written instrument.” (Italics ours.) Code, § 38-501. “Parol evidence shall be admissible to show that the writing was either originally void [not valid] or subsequently became so.” (Brackets ours.) Code, § 38-503. “All contemporaneous writings shall be admissible to explain each other; and parol evidence shall be admissible to explain all ambiguities, both latent and patent.” Code, § 38-502. “Receipts for money are always only prima facie evidence of payment, and may be denied or explained by…