Sometimes Genuine Assent Is Not Secured and a Contract May

question 38

Multiple Choice

Sometimes genuine assent is not secured and a contract may be rescinded because one of the parties is forced to agree,for fear of harm.The legal defense available in this situation is _____.

• A)duress
• B)undue influence
• C)fraud
• D)mistake

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