Free consent under Section 14 means consent NOT caused by
ACoercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation or mistake
BA change of mind after signing
CThe mere fact of acceptance by post
DMistake of foreign law only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation or mistake
Section 14: consent is 'free' when it is not caused by (1) coercion (s15), (2) undue influence (s16), (3) fraud (s17), (4) misrepresentation (s18), or (5) mistake (ss20-22). Mistake of foreign law is treated as mistake of fact under s21.
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