Knight v. Brown
137 Mich. 396 | Mich. | 1904
(after stating the facts). We think plaintiff did not bring herself within the principle of duress as enunciated by the authorities. In Hockley v. Headley, 45 Mich. 569 (8 N. W. 511), Justice Cooley said:
“ Duress exists when one, by the unlawful act of another, is induced to make a contract or perform some act under circumstances which deprive him of the exercise of free will.”
According to her own statement, she held out for four
Judgment reversed, and new trial ordered.