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· 11/22/1982

People v. Lerhinan

Citations

  • 90 A.D.2d 74
  • 455 N.Y.S.2d 822
  • 1982 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 18810

How courts have described this case

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  • explaining that “a threat of criminal prosecution” can cause duress
  • “An agreement procured under duress, such as a threat of criminal prosecution, ... must be promptly disaffirmed or otherwise be deemed to have been ratified.... ”

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Judges: Lazer

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