What is the test for duress or coercion in obtaining a consent order?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Jamali v Gillani, 2021 BCSC 2134 (CanLII):

With respect to the issue of duress or coercion in relation to consent orders, the onus is on the party who alleges duress: Carlton v. Carlton, 2017 BCSC 603 at para. 52.

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