if under duress i sign a agreement to pay 125/mo until 7500 is paid. is that an enforcable contract. duress beiing the person would not leave my home unless i signed the agreement. ...

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if under duress i sign a agreement to pay 125/mo until 7500 is paid. is that an enforcable contract. duress beiing the person would not leave my home unless i signed the agreement.

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Duress is a legal term that

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

Duress is a legal term that can refer to physical or economic duress. Duress is defined as the use of force, false imprisonment or threats to compel an individual to act against their own interests or wishes. Duress is a defense to enforcement of a contract. If you signed the contract under duress, the contract is voidable, meaning you do not need to complete your end of the contract. In your situtaiton, it is unclear whether you were under duress according to the legal meaning of the term.

If you did sign the contract and you refuse to complete your duties under the contract and the court does not agree with your claim of duress, you may be liable to the other party for damages. Therefore, you should discuss the facts of your case with a licensed attorney.

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Duress is a legal term that

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

Duress is a legal term that can refer to physical or economic duress. Duress is defined as the use of force, false imprisonment or threats to compel an individual to act against their own interests or wishes. Duress is a defense to enforcement of a contract. If you signed the contract under duress, the contract is voidable, meaning you do not need to complete your end of the contract. In your situtaiton, it is unclear whether you were under duress according to the legal meaning of the term.

If you did sign the contract and you refuse to complete your duties under the contract and the court does not agree with your claim of duress, you may be liable to the other party for damages. Therefore, you should discuss the facts of your case with a licensed attorney.