Flo enters into a contract under Gail's threats. Later, Flo refuses to perform, claiming that she acted under duress.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 13-4.Gail sues to enforce the contract.To be guilty of duress,Gail must have threatened
A)a civil suit.
B)a lost opportunity.
C)a social snubbing.
D)a wrongful act.

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Duress typically involves a threat of a wrongful act, such as physical harm or illegal conduct, rather than mere civil litigation, lost opportunities or social snubbing. Therefore, for Gail's threat to qualify as duress, it must involve a wrongful act.

Flo Enters into a Contract Under Gail's Threats