Legal Question in Business Law in Connecticut
If a business partner signs a contract and he later says that he made a mistake and that I was threatening him to sign the contract however I have a clause in the contract which I wrote that said it can't be cancelled no matter what. Does he hold any power to cancel it.
Asked on 4/16/13, 2:30 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
William Lasko
Law Offices Of Wm Lasko
Generally, duress can always be a defense to a contract. What was the contract for? It may be in your best interest to seek a legal consultation.
Best of Luck!
William J. Lasko
Attorney at Law
Tel 203 329-6602
Answered on 4/16/13, 2:35 pm
Linda Subbloie
Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.
This is a factual question for the court or jury. He would have to prove that you "forced" him to sign it by threatening something, i.e. put him under duress. Unless you did, he has a tough burden to prove to a court.
Answered on 4/16/13, 5:04 pm