Another excuse area in the law of contract which renders a contract voidable. Because contracts should be made freely, the courts will examine the circumstances in which it is alleged that a person has been forced to enter into a contract because of duress, undue influence or unconscionable conduct. With duress , actual pressure is brought to bear on the other party where that party is unwilling to enter into the contract.
Duress looks at the quality of the consent of the weaker party.
The law looks at the conduct of the stronger party. This area of the law reflects the softer side of the law of contract which goes against the 19th C value of every person for themselves, of being able to look after their interests. This site is maintained by the Electronic Publishing Group at UniServe Law . Use our comments form or an address in contact details .