UJI 13-838. Duress.

If __________________ (name of party claiming duress) entered into the contract under duress, then __________________ (name of party claiming duress) is excused from performing their obligations under the contract. [__________________ is duress, if under the circumstances it induces the other person to enter into a contract that __________________ (name of party claiming duress) otherwise would not have entered into.] [Duress is intentional action by one person presenting such a serious business or financial loss or injury to the other person to the contract that __________________ (name of party claiming duress) has no reasonable choice or alternative. __________________ (name of party claiming duress) has the burden of proving duress by clear and convincing evidence.]