Which of the following constitutes duress?
A) a plaintiff threatening a criminal lawsuit unless the defendant enters into a contract
B) a teacher threatening a student that he will be expelled if he is found with cigarettes again
C) a wife threatening to commit suicide if her abusive husband does not stop beating her
D) a father using his dominant and fiduciary position to unduly influence his son into committing a crime

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Duress involves compelling someone to act against their will by using threats, force, or coercion. In option A, the threat of a criminal lawsuit to force someone into a contract is a classic example of duress, as it involves a threat of legal action to coerce someone into an agreement they might not otherwise consent to.

Which of the Following Constitutes Duress