Which of the following situations would indicate the absence of free consent in a contract?
One party threatens the other party with physical harm if they do not agree to the contract.
Both parties negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract and reach an agreement.
One party mistakenly believes that the contract is for a different product than what was actually agreed upon.
Both parties freely and voluntarily enter into the contract without any external pressure or influence.
In this question, option A would indicate the absence of free consent as it involves coercion or threats. Options B, C, and D would indicate the presence of free consent as they involve voluntary agreement, negotiation, and understanding of the contract terms. Hence correct option is a.