Which of the following best describes duress?
A) a situation where a trust relationship has been violated in forming a contract
B) a situation where a party has improperly given the other party no alternative but to enter into a contract
C) a situation where one party has lied to the other to lead them to enter into a contract
D) a situation where, after the contract was negotiated, circumstances have changed so that one of the parties is in a desperate circumstance and cannot reasonably perform
E) a situation in which fraud has been committed by a third party to the contract

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Duress refers to a situation where one party has improperly coerced or forced the other party into entering into a contract, leaving them with no alternative. This can take the form of physical violence, threats, blackmail or other forms of pressure. It is considered a defense to the enforcement of a contract because a party who has agreed under duress lacks the necessary consent to form a binding contract.

Which of the Following Best Describes Duress