Canonum De Ius Positivum
Canons of Positive Law

one heaven iconIV.   Consensus

4.5 Consensus Dispute and Extinction

Article 137 - Duress

Canon 2365 (link)

Duress or coercion is any threat, fear or inducement directed against a Person to act or refrain from acting in a manner they would otherwise not consider in the absence of the threat, fear or inducement.

Canon 2366 (link)

Any consent granted under Duress has no effect and is null and void from the beginning.

Canon 2367 (link)

Any Consensus Instrument sealed and consented under Duress has no effect.

Canon 2368 (link)

Any testimony given under Duress has no validity and cannot be used as Evidence in any Competent Forum.