James Threatens to Hit Kenneth on the Head with a Baseball

question 9

Multiple Choice

James threatens to hit Kenneth on the head with a baseball bat unless Kenneth signs a contract agreeing to pay James $900 for a motor.If, because of the threat, Kenneth signs the contract:

• A)the contract is voidable at Kenneth's option.
• B)James has committed physical duress against Kenneth.
• C)this is an example of economic duress.
• D)All of these.

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