In a Legal Context, 'Duress' Is

question 6

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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