CAF-4 · Chapter 4 · Question 1 of 15
What happens to a contract when the consent of a party is obtained by 'coercion'?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) It is voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused.
Explanation
Section 19 states that when consent is caused by coercion, fraud or misrepresentation, the agreement is a contract voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused.
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