Asked by Emily Gellis on Jun 21, 2024
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The threat to institute a criminal prosecution against another party to force that party into a contract is almost always duress.
Criminal Prosecution
The process by which a person is charged, tried, and possibly convicted of committing a crime, undertaken by the state.
Duress
The use of threats or force to compel someone to act against their will or to enter into a contract.
- Distinguish between duress and undue influence in contract negotiations.
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Danielle SilvermanJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Duress involves the use of wrongful coercion and hence,a threat of criminal prosecution would be considered duress.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between duress and undue influence in contract negotiations.
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