Contracts
Under Minnesota law, a real estate contract entered into under duress is:
AFully enforceable because duress is difficult to prove
BVoidable by the party who was under duress✓ Correct
CAutomatically void without any court action
DEnforceable only if it benefits the party under duress
Explanation
A contract entered into under duress (threats or coercion) is voidable—the party who was coerced may choose to void the contract or affirm it. Unlike a void contract, a voidable contract is valid until the aggrieved party takes action to rescind it.
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