The parol evidence rule does not prevent a showing that a fact stated in a contract is untrue.

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The parol evidence rule prohibits the introduction of extrinsic evidence to vary or contradict the terms of a fully integrated written contract. However, it does not prevent a party from showing that a fact stated in the contract is untrue. In other words, if a party can prove that a factual representation made in the contract was false, they can still challenge the validity of the contract despite the parol evidence rule.

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