In certain circumstances,mutual assent between the contracting parties may be broken,thus invalidating the contract.Which of the following defects to mutual assent involves compelling a person to act by the use of force?
A)One of the parties is under duress.
B)One of the parties is under undue influence.
C)One of the parties is under menace.
D)One of the parties is committing frauD.

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Duress involves compelling a person to act against their will by the use of force or threat, thus invalidating mutual assent in a contract.

In Certain Circumstances,mutual Assent Between the Contracting Parties May Be