Contracts
In New York, a real estate contract signed under duress is:
AValid and enforceable
BVoidable by the party who was subjected to duress✓ Correct
CVoid from inception
DEnforceable only if the other party acted in good faith
Explanation
A contract signed under duress (improper pressure or coercion that overcomes a party's free will) is voidable at the option of the party who was coerced. They may affirm or disaffirm the contract.
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