Question

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X threatens to kill Y if he (Y) does not sell his house to X for Rs. 1,00,000.Y agrees. X borrows Rs. 100,000 from Z who is also aware of the purpose of the loan What is the nature of the agreement between X and Y and; X and Z?

Answer 1

The contract between X and Y a contract which is voidable at the option of because Y as Y's consent is not free and it has been obtained by coercion. The contract between X and Z is a valid contract because the object of contract (i.e. borrowing for the purchase of a house) is lawful.