A's son has forged B's name to a promissory note. B under threat of prosecuting A's son obtain a bond from A for the amount of the forged note. If B sues on this bond ?
Correct answer: B. The Court may set aside the bonds
- A. The Court can accept the suit
- B. The Court may set aside the bonds
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation
Obtaining A's bond by threatening prosecution in connection with the forged note amounts to coercion where the threat unlawfully pressures consent. The bond is therefore voidable at A's option, allowing the court to set it aside.
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