... parties' negotiations preceding their agreement, the course of dealing between the parties, the terms of the agreement, and foreseeable future consequences arising out of the agreement Federal ... negotiations preceding their agreement, the course of dealing between the parties, the terms of the agreement, and foreseeable future consequences arising out of the agreement In this case, there is no ... affirmative defense to the claim asserted in the complaint A successful affirmative defense enables the defendant to win the case even if all the allegations in the complaint are true and, by themselves,...