Under the Second Restatement, extrinsic term that would naturally be omitted can be introduced if?

• A. It does not contradict the writing.
• B. It contradicts the writing.
• C. It must be in writing.
• D. It must be accepted by both parties.

Answer: (A)

The rule here is about filling gaps with extrinsic terms only when the written contract would otherwise be incomplete or ambiguous, and those terms must fit with what the writing already says. Under the Second Restatement, you can introduce extrinsic terms that would naturally be omitted to interpret or supplement the contract, but only if they do not contradict the writing. That constraint keeps the overall agreement consistent with its express terms.

So the best answer is that the extrinsic term can be introduced as long as it does not contradict the writing. If the proposed term would conflict with the written provisions, it cannot be admitted. The extrinsic term does not have to be in writing, and it does not require mutual post-agreement acceptance as the sole gatekeeper—the key test is consistency with the written contract.