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Melvin & Raheim are negotiating a partnership agreement that would dividethe profits 80%-20% in Melvin's favor (with Raheim doing 100% of thework). Melvin's bargaining chip

Melvin & Raheim are negotiating a partnership agreement that would dividethe profits 80%-20% in Melvin's favor (with Raheim doing 100% of thework). Melvin's bargaining chip is a meat cleaver, which he strategicallyplaces at Lulu's throat. Lulu is Raheim's Persian cat, which he loves morethan people. Melvin tells Raheim that Lulu will become tonight's special atthe local restaurant if Raheim doesn't agree to the partnership. Raheimbecomes partners with Melvin in order to save his beloved Lulu. If Raheimsues to disaffirm the contract, what happens?

1 Absolutely nothing. Melvin can say "Hi, partner", every time he sees

Raheim, and Raheim must stand there and take it.

2 This contract will be deemed voidable because of physical duress.

3 this contract will be deemed voidable because of undue influence.

4 this contract will be deemed voidable because of the potential crime

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