Fact Pattern 14-A3
Flo enters into a contract under Gail's threats. Later, Flo refuses to perform, claiming that she acted under duress.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 14-A3. 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.

Question

Fact Pattern 14-A3 
Flo enters into a contract under Gail's threats. Later, Flo refuses to perform, claiming that she acted under duress.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 14-A3. 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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Duress requires a wrongful act such as a threat of physical harm, blackmail, extortion, or other illegal or unethical action. Threatening to file a civil suit, a lost opportunity, or social snubbing may be coercive, but they do not rise to the level of duress.