Contracts

A Connecticut purchase contract that is signed under duress (e.g., threats of physical harm) is best characterized as:

AVoid
BVoidable at the option of the party who signed under duress✓ Correct
CFully enforceable
DValid if witnessed

Explanation

A contract signed under duress is voidable—the wronged party may elect to disaffirm it. Duress removes the element of mutual, voluntary assent required for a valid contract.

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