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 changes his mind,he can probably rescind the settlement on the basis of
A)fraud.
B)duress.
C)undue influence.
D)mistake.

Question

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The insurance adjuster's threat of criminal prosecution to force Mark to settle for less constitutes duress, which is a valid ground for rescinding a contract or settlement.

Mark's Home Had Burned to the Ground