What is the ruling if the seller claims they entered the contract under duress (ikrah) and the buyer denies it?
Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
If the seller claims they were compelled (ikrah) and the buyer denies it, the statement of the buyer is accepted, as the default state is the absence of coercion and the validity of the sale.