Mark's home had burned to the ground.When he met with his insurance adjuster,she accused him of burning down the house,and said she would have him criminally prosecuted if he didn't settle the claim for much less than the house was worth.Mark agreed to the settlement.If he changed his mind,he can probably rescind the settlement on the basis of
A)fraud.
B)duress.
C)undue influence.
D)mistake.

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Mark was threatened with criminal prosecution if he did not settle for a lower amount, which constitutes duress. If he changed his mind, he could rescind the settlement on this basis. There is no evidence of fraud, undue influence, or mistake mentioned in the scenario.

Mark's Home Had Burned to the Ground