In a Legal Context, 'Duress' Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a legal context, 'duress' is:

• A)Where one of the parties is mistaken about the legal consequences of a contract.
• B)A factor that renders a contract void.
• C)A factor that makes a contract voidable at the election of the innocent party.
• D)Where one party compels another not to enter into a contract by threatening physical harm.

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Definitions:

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Eardrum

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