Undue influence (as a term in jurisprudence) is an equitable doctrine that involves one person taking advantage of a position of power over another person.
Undue influence - Undue influence in contract law.
If undue influence is proved in a contract (at least in Australia), the contract is voidable by the innocent party, and the remedy is rescission. There are two categories to consider:
Presumed undue influence
Actual undue influence
Undue influence - Pres ...
If undue influence is proved in a contract (at least in Australia), the contract is voidable by the innocent party, and the remedy is rescission. There are two categories to consider:
Presumed undue influence
Actual undue influence
Undue influence - Presumed undue influence.
In the first subgroup, the relationship falls in a class of relationships that as a matter of law will raise a presumption of undue influence. Such classes include:
Parent/child
Guardian/ward
Priest/member ...