In the Case in the Text,Olmstead V

question 82

Multiple Choice

In the case in the text,Olmstead v.Saint Paul Public Schools,the court held that:

• A)Olmstead could not demonstrate that his free will was overcome.
• B)Olmstead's resignation was revocable because when he resigned he was under duress.
• C)Olmstead was under duress when the District threated to file termination charges against Olmstead when it had no intention or grounds to do so.
• D)the District illegally promised to not report Olmstead if he resigned.

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