Dumont threatens physical harm to force Eddie to sell his business, Citywide Vending, Inc., to Dumont for a below-market price. This is
A) duress.
B) fraud.
C) none of the choices.
D) undue influence

Question

Dumont threatens physical harm to force Eddie to sell his business, Citywide Vending, Inc., to Dumont for a below-market price. This is
A) ​duress.
B) ​fraud.
C) ​none of the choices.
D) ​undue influence

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dumont's use of physical harm to force Eddie to sell his business would constitute duress, which involves a threat of harm or coercion used to compel another party to enter into a contract.

Dumont Threatens Physical Harm to Force Eddie to Sell His