Ty threatened to have Lisa's father prosecuted for embezzlement unless Lisa signed a contract to pay Ty 12 monthly payments of $500 each to purchase his car. Lisa cannot avoid the contract based on duress since the threat was toward Lisa's father rather than Lisa herself.

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A contract can be voided due to duress if a threat is made against a close family member, such as a parent, not just the individual themselves.

Ty Threatened to Have Lisa's Father Prosecuted for Embezzlement Unless