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Maco, Inc. and Kent contracted for Kent to provide Maco
certain consulting services at an hourly rate of $20. Kent’s normal
hourly rate was $90 per hour, the fair market value of the
services. Kent agreed to the $20 rate because Kent was having
serious financial problems. At the time the agreement was negotiated,
Maco was aware of Kent’s financial condition and refused
to pay more than $20 per hour for Kent’s services. Kent has now
sued to rescind the contract with Maco, claiming duress by Maco
during the negotiations. Under the circumstances, Kent will