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Which of the following occurs when a party threatens to file a legitimate (in other words, a non-frivolous) civil lawsuit unless another party gives consent to the terms of a contract?

a. Duress
b. Undue influence
c. Durable fraud
d. Criminal influence
e. None of these choices are correct.


Sagot :

Answer: E. None of the above

Explanation:

Duress occurs when there's threat by a party to file a criminal lawsuit unless the terms of a contract is given consent.

Duress occurs when a party was being forced into an agreement due to the wrongful act of another party. An example of this is when a party threatens to file a frivolous civil lawsuit unless another party gives consent to the terms of the contract.

Based on the options given, the answer to this is none of the above.