While parol, extrinsic or collateral evidence may be heard to explain the context and intent of the parties in entering into a written contract, it will not be heard to modify, contradict, add to, or vary the terms of that written agreement. Here the written agreement is a lease between Elliot Bay Seafoods, Inc. (EBS) and the Port of Seattle for retail space at the Bell Street Pier (also known as Pier 66). The terms of the lease did not obligate the Port to develop the pier...
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