Michael, a recent college graduate, is offered a job by his uncle, who claims it is the only opportunity available to him. The uncle insists that Michael must sign a contract agreeing to work exclusively for his company for five years without discussing the contract's terms in detail. Feeling pressured and fearing he will lose the job offer, Michael signs the contract. Later, Michael discovers that the contract includes non-compete clauses that severely limit his future employment options. Which defense is most likely available to Michael to void the contract?
Michael can assert undue influence as the primary defense. His uncle, a person in a position of trust and authority, exerted pressure that compromised Michael's free will, making the contract potentially unenforceable. Duress typically involves threats or coercion, which is not explicitly present in this scenario. Other defenses like fraud or statute of frauds do not directly apply based on the given facts.
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