Gary and Mary are siblings involved in a legal tangle over who gets possession of their ancestral home. Gary threatens to kill Mary's husband if she does not sign papers declaring Gary's sole ownership of their home. This is an instance of ________.

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This is an instance of duress, which refers to the use of threats or coercion to force someone to sign a contract or relinquish property rights. In this case, Gary is threatening Mary's husband in order to achieve his desired outcome in the legal dispute.

Gary and Mary Are Siblings Involved in a Legal Tangle