LAW P3 CONTRACT CASES (ECONOMIC DURESS)

Question 1

What is the case for the economic duress factor (pressure)

Answer 1

Pao on v lau yiu long, lord scarman held that commerical pressure is not enough

Question 2

What is the case for the economic duress factor (Illegitimate)

Answer 2

The atlantic baron, the illigitimate pressure exerted by the building company was a threat to break a contract which led to a further contract

Question 3

What is the case for the economic duress factor (Significant)

Answer 3

B&S contractors v victor green publications, the payment had been made under duress and the client was entitled to recover it back

Question 4

What is the case for the economic duress factor (lack of choice)

Answer 4

The alev, the contract was voidable on the ground of duress