C Makes a Large Contract with E to Supply Food

question 4

Multiple Choice

C makes a large contract with E to supply food and beverages for E's huge Christmas party. C then enters into a contract with D, under which D will supply 10,000 mince pies to C on 24 December for £5000. In which scenario is duress least likely to be established?

• A) D calls on 1 May and threatens not to supply any mince pies if C does not pay an extra £10,000.
• B) 5 days before the delivery date, after making 1,000 mince pies, D realises that she had underestimated the costs of ingredients. D tells C that she will stop making the mince pies if C does not pay another £2000.
• C) D calls in on 23 December and threatens not to supply the mince pies unless C pays another £5000.
• D) 1 week before the delivery date, D calls C and threatens not to supply the mince pies unless C pays another £5000. E had asked for customised mince pies, and D is aware of the fact no other bakery will be able to meet those demands with such short notice.

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