A person who investigates rather than relying on a pre- contractual statement will usually succeed in an action for misrepresentation whenever the statement turns out to be untrue.

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A person who investigates a statement before entering a contract may not succeed in a misrepresentation claim if they relied on their investigation rather than the statement itself. Misrepresentation requires reliance on the false statement.

A Person Who Investigates Rather Than Relying on a Pre-