Violence exists when, in order to exact the consent, irresistible force is used.\nIntimidation exists when one of the contracting parties is inspired with a reasonable and well-grounded fear of suffering an imminent and serious injury to his person or property, or to the person or property of the spouse, descendants, or ascendants.\nIn order to classify the intimidation, the age, sex, and status of the person must be considered.\nFear of displeasing the persons to whom obedience and respect are due shall not annul the contract.\nHistory —Civil Code, 1930, § 1219.
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