Contracts (alternative)
Under Maryland law, a real estate contract where one party was under duress when signing is:
AVoid automatically
BVoidable at the option of the party who was under duress✓ Correct
CFully enforceable since it was signed
DValid unless MREC intervenes
Explanation
A contract signed under duress (improper pressure or threats) is voidable—the party who was coerced may choose to disaffirm the contract or ratify it once the duress ends.
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