Undue influence - Undue influence in contract law

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 ...

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• Undue influence - Presumed undue influence
• Undue influence - Actual undue influence
• Undue influence - Undue influence in probate law

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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 ...

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Undue influence, Undue influence - Undue influence in contract law, Undue influence - Presumed undue influence, Undue influence - Actual undue influence, Undue influence - Undue influence in probate law

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