A collection agency threatened to sue Martha for the unpaid hospital bills from her heart operation. She signed a promissory note at a high but not illegal rate of interest. What result?

A) The note is valid because she signed it.
B) The threat to bring a civil suit to collect money owed is permissible.
C) The note is invalid because she signed under duress.
D) The note is invalid because the agency put her under undue pressure.


B

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