Mr Chessman, an Elderly Man, Is Asking a Prominent Businessman

question 33

Essay

Mr. Chessman, an elderly man, is asking a prominent businessman, Mr. Ross, to sign a contract for the restoration of a downtown tenement which Mr. Ross owns and Mr. Chessman lives in. During the ensuing discussion, Mr. Chessman states ". and if you don't
sign your children may suffer". Mr. Ross reluctantly signs. Will this contract be enforceable against Mr. Ross? Explain.

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