Asked by Kayla Ellison on May 11, 2024
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Which of the following occur(s) when a party threatens to file a criminal lawsuit unless consent is given to the terms of a contract?
A) Duress
B) Undue influence
C) Durable fraud
D) Criminal influence
E) Duress and undue influence,but not durable fraud
Duress
A condition in which a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person, rendering any agreement made under such conditions potentially voidable.
Criminal Lawsuit
A legal proceeding brought against an individual or entity accused of committing a crime, with the intention of achieving a formal judgment of guilt.
Undue Influence
A situation in which an individual is able to exert a level of influence over another person, typically in a way that undermines the individual's free will or judgement, often a concern in contract law and wills.
- Understand and recognize the legal constructs of duress and undue influence within the scope of contracts.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and recognize the legal constructs of duress and undue influence within the scope of contracts.
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