Duress in contract
Duress in contract
Real World
In Atlas Express v Kafco (1989), a haulage firm threatened mid-contract to stop deliveries to Woolworths unless Kafco agreed to higher rates — the court held this economic duress made the new agreement voidable.
Exam Focus
Identify the illegitimate threat, show the victim had no practical alternative, and confirm they protested — all three elements must be addressed for full marks.
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