This document discusses the concept of free consent in contracts. It defines free consent as consent given voluntarily without coercion, undue influence, fraud, or mistake. Free consent is one of the essential elements of a valid contract. Coercion is defined as threatening unlawful acts or unlawfully detaining property to force someone to enter a contract against their will. Contracts made under coercion are considered voidable at the option of the coerced party. The burden of proof is on the party claiming coercion to show their consent was not freely given.