Multiple choice

A tells his wife that he would commit suicide, if she did not transfer her personal assets to him. She does so under his threat.

  1. The wife can avoid the contract

  2. The wife cannot avoid the contract

  3. The husband can enforce the contract

  4. Both (2) and (3)
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Explanation

A contract entered into under coercion or duress is voidable at the option of the coerced party. Here, the husband's threat of suicide constitutes duress, giving the wife the right to avoid or rescind the contract. The husband cannot enforce a contract obtained through such unlawful pressure.

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