James threatens to hit Kenneth on the head with a baseball bat unless Kenneth signs a contract agreeing to pay James $900 for a motor. If, because of the threat, Kenneth signs the contract:a. the contract is voidable at Kenneth's option. b. James has committed physical duress against Kenneth. c. this is an example of economic duress. d. All of the above.

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Ashtyn Salinas

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10 December, 09:35

James threatens to hit Kenneth on the head with a baseball bat unless Kenneth signs a contract agreeing to pay James $900 for a motor. If, because of the threat, Kenneth signs the contract:a. the contract is voidable at Kenneth's option. b. James has committed physical duress against Kenneth. c. this is an example of economic duress. d. All of the above.

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Alejandra Stevens · Answer 1

The correct answer is (b)

Explanation:

James has threatened to hit Kenneth to force her to sign a contract. This is an example of improper conduct which consisted of physical violence. In that regard, James has committed physical duress against Kenneth, and Physical duress is a type of physical threat that could harm an individual. In the court of law, if physical duress is proven, it can terminate the whole contract.