Ned threatens physical harm to force Omar to pay for "protecting" Omar's restaurant, Pasta Plates, from vandalism. Most likely, Omar may
A)rescind the contract or refuse to comply with its terms.
B)do nothing once he has agreed to pay.
C)recover from his insurer for the cost.
D)recover from the local police for their failure to protect his restaurant.

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Ned's actions constitute duress, which is a form of coercion involving threats. This makes any contract formed under such conditions voidable at the option of the coerced party, in this case, Omar. Therefore, Omar may either rescind the contract or refuse to comply with its terms.

Ned Threatens Physical Harm to Force Omar to Pay for "Protecting