Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Is a signed contract void if blackmail was used to get a person to sign the contract?


Asked on 12/10/10, 8:56 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Yes. It is called extortion. Contact your local police department or FBI field office.

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Answered on 12/15/10, 9:03 pm
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

But you need to relatively sure that you were really blackmailed and not that some pressure was put on you. I have had people tell me they were blackmailed when nothing really illegal was done. Before you give any names to the police, find out from them if an objective statement of what occurred was very improper enough to be a crime.

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Answered on 12/15/10, 9:45 pm

I agree with the other attorneys, but would also add that the contract is not void but rather it is voidable.

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Answered on 12/15/10, 10:47 pm


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