Answer: In economic duress cases the courts look of
the threats and the victim's alternatives.
Explanation:
Duress means where violence is used against the party to forcefully receive signatures of approval on written contract. The violence used can be unlawful threats or coercive behavior without which the person may not agree to commit to. If the pressure given is lawful it does not mean the economic duress is lawful.
Duress is an illegal act which is punishable under law. The court will check if the party had any threat. Also the court will check if the victim had any alternatives such as protesting at that time or the victim has affirmed the contract.
