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Principle: An agreement made without free consent is voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused. Facts: A threatens to harm B's child unless B signs a contract to sell B's land at a low price. B signs. B's most accurate legal position is that the contract is
AVoidable at A's option because A obtained the contract
BVoid from the beginning, regardless of B's choice
CVoidable at B's option because consent was not free (it was caused by coercion)
DFully valid as B did sign it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Voidable at B's option because consent was not free (it was caused by coercion)
Coerced consent is not free consent. The Contract Act follows the principle stated — the contract is VOIDABLE at the option of the party whose consent was coerced (B). It is not void ab initio, and certainly not voidable at the wrongdoer's option.
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