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Coercion, Fraud and misrepresentation makes contract_________________?

Correct answer: B. Voidable on the option of the party whose consent so caused

  • A. Void of the option of the party whose consent was caused
  • B. Voidable on the option of the party whose consent so caused
  • C. Valid for both sides
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Under Section 19, consent caused by coercion, fraud, or misrepresentation makes the contract voidable at the option of the party whose consent was improperly obtained. It is not automatically void for everyone.

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