duress of property

duress of property
The refusal of one in possession or control of property of another to surrender the possession or control of it to the owner except upon compliance with an unlawful demand. A contract made by the owner under such circumstances to emancipate the property is to be regarded as made under compulsion and duress and is voidable by the owner. 25 Am J2d Dur § 5. A contract procured by threats inducing fear of the destruction of one's property, and compelling him to act against his will may be avoided on the ground of duress, there being in such a case only the bare form of a contract, wholly lacking the voluntary assent necessary for a binding contract. Cleaveland v Richardson, 132 US 318, 33 L Ed 384, 10 S Ct 108.

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