Professional Business Systems, Inc. v. Kaufman

MADDOX, Justice.

This case involves the interpretation of a contract; the critical issue is whether parol evidence should be admitted in order to determine the overall intent of the parties.

The plaintiffs, Daniel and Marilyn Kaufman, were employed as computer data processors by Professional Business Systems and by A.F. Austin & Associates (hereinafter “AFA”); both corporations were founded by Mr. A.F. Austin (hereinafter “Austin”). Austin’s two companies suffered through financial difficulties from the time they were formed. As a result, AFA was unable to pay the Kaufmans their full 1980…