Contracts
A purchase agreement signed by a buyer who was under duress would be:
AVoid
BVoidable by the buyer✓ Correct
CFully enforceable
DEnforceable only if the price is fair
Explanation
A contract entered into under duress, undue influence, fraud, or mistake is voidable, not void. The party who was subjected to duress has the option to affirm or disaffirm the contract, but it is valid until that party chooses to cancel.
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