Contracts
Under Massachusetts law, a real estate contract entered into under duress is:
AVoid from inception
BVoidable at the option of the party who was under duress✓ Correct
CEnforceable by both parties
DAutomatically reported to the Board of Registration
Explanation
A contract entered into under duress (improper pressure or threats overcoming a party's free will) is voidable at the option of the coerced party. The coerced party may ratify it or seek to rescind it.
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