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Restatement Second of Contracts § 174


Restatement Second of Contracts § 174

When Duress by Physical Compulsion Prevents Formation of a Contract

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If conduct that appears to be a manifestation of assent by a party who does not intend to engage in that conduct is physically compelled by duress, the conduct is not effective as a manifestation of assent.

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