Duress refers to a situation where one party is compelled to act contrary to their free will due to improper threats, violence, or other forms of coercion. It can serve as a defense in cases of crime, breach of contract, or tort.
A forced sale is an urgent sale of assets, typically conducted under significant pressure or compulsion, where the seller has limited opportunity to obtain a fair market value. Examples include sales conducted through foreclosure, bankruptcy, or instances of duress.
A legal doctrine meaning 'equally at fault', where neither party in an illegal contract or transaction is able to obtain legal relief if both parties are equally culpable. Exceptions exist if the parties are not equally at fault.
The term involuntary refers to actions or circumstances that occur without an individual's willing consent, often forced or opposed. It signifies situations where individuals are made to act against their own will, typically under some form of duress.
