duress and undue influence
Assent obtained by an improper threat that leaves no reasonable alternative (duress), or by unfair persuasion of someone under the persuader's domination (undue influence); the contract is voidable.
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violencia / influencia indebida
Duress ≈ violencia (CCF art. 1819), pero incluye amenazas económicas impropias. La undue influence no tiene equivalente directo en el Código Civil.
ExamplesEjemplos
- A threat to breach a contract unless the price is raised can be economic duress. Amenazar con incumplir salvo que suba el precio puede ser duress económica.
AuthorityFuente: R.2d §§ 175, 177
RelatedRelacionados: void vs. voidable
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