Jim,the CEO of Maple,Inc. ,signed a few papers that Amanda,his secretary,presented to him.Unknown to Jim,Amanda had carefully slipped in a contract for the sale of Jim's home to her in the papers.If Amanda seeks to enforce the contract,Jim's best defense to have the contract declared void would be:

A) innocent misrepresentation.
B) fraud in the execution.
C) mistake.
D) duress.

Fraud in the Execution

A situation where a person is deceived into signing a document without understanding its nature, existence, or contents.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made by someone who believes it to be true, which induces another party to enter into a contract.

Duress

A situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person.