Which of the following is true of duress?
A) It is liable for fraud.
B) A threat should involve physical harm for it to be actionable as duress.
C) It is a threat issued to make another person sign a contract.
D) Intoxicating a person to sign a contract is considered duress.

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Duress is a threat or coercion used to force someone to enter into a contract against their will. It does not necessarily involve physical harm, and can include threats of other harmful actions or consequences. Intoxicating a person to sign a contract is considered undue influence, not duress.

Which of the Following Is True of Duress