CT · jury_instructions
Conn. Civ. Jury Instr. 4.2-16
Defense - Duress
The defendant claims that if the <specify transaction> existed, it is not enforceable because
(he/she/it) agreed to it under duress.
To demonstrate duress, the defendant must prove three elements. First, the defendant agreed to
the alleged <specify transaction> because of a wrongful act or threat by the plaintiff. In this
case, the defendant claims that the wrongful act(s) or threat(s) (is/are) <insert threat/wrongful act
alleged>. Second, the wrongful act or threat induced a fearful state of mind in the defendant that
left (him/her/it) no reasonable alternative but to agree to the <specify transaction>. Third, the
defendant otherwise would not have agreed to the <specify transaction> absent the wrongful
act(s) or threat(s).
Provenance
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- jud.ct.gov
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- 2026-08-23
- Edition
- 2026-08-23
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