· 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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