Asked by Julianne Marie on Jun 16, 2024
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A contract induced by threatening to bring a civil suit against an individual is prohibited:
A) if the threat is an abuse of process.
B) if the suit is to recover a debt, whether the debt is valid or in controversy.
C) under no circumstances.
D) under any circumstances.
Civil Suit
A legal action between individuals where the plaintiff seeks compensation or remedy for a wrong or harm suffered.
Abuse Of Process
The misuse of legal procedures for ulterior purposes, often to harass or oppress another party, rather than to achieve the legitimate aims of the process.
Debt
Money or goods or services owed by one party, the debtor, to another, the creditor.
- Differentiate the concepts of fraud, duress, and undue influence as they apply to contractual agreements.
- Contrast void and voidable contracts under multiple circumstances.
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Sahel BaniassadiJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A contract induced by threatening to bring a civil suit against an individual is prohibited if the threat constitutes an abuse of process, meaning using legal process against someone in an improper manner or for an ulterior purpose.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the concepts of fraud, duress, and undue influence as they apply to contractual agreements.
- Contrast void and voidable contracts under multiple circumstances.