- 1 Marks
Question
An agreement obtained under a threat to seize goods would be set aside by the court for:
A. Mistake
B. Misrepresentation
C. Undue influence
D. Breach of influence
E. Duress
Answer
E. Duress
Explanation:
The correct answer is E because, under contract law, duress involves threats or actual harm that coerce a party into agreeing to terms they would not have otherwise accepted. The agreement in question would be set aside due to duress, as the threat to seize goods constitutes coercion.
- Tags: Coercion, Contract Law, Duress
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Contract
- Series: MAY 2013
- Uploader: Theophilus