Question

Adler owes Perreault, a police captain, $500. Adler threatens Perreault that unless Perreault gives him a discharge from the debt, Adler will disclose the fact that Perreault has on several occasions become highly intoxicated and has been seen in the company of certain disreputable persons. Perreault, induced by fear that such a disclosure would cost him his position or in any event lead to social disgrace, gives Adler a release but subsequently sues to set it aside and recover on his claim. Will Adler be able to enforce the release

Answer 1

No Alder will not be able to enforce the release

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario Alder is trying to use duress and blackmail techniques to force Perreault to release him from his debt obligations.

However Perreault induced by fear gives Adler a release but subsequently sues to set it aside and recover on his claim.

Alder will not be able to enforce the release because it was obtained under duress.

Under contract law the release is not valid.