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noun
- 1. influence by which a person is induced to act otherwise than by their own free will or without adequate attention to the consequences.
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- Undue influence is an equitable doctrine that involves one person taking advantage of a position of power over another person. This inequity in power between the parties can vitiate one party's consent as they are unable to freely exercise their independent will.
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Jul 24, 2024 · Undue influence is an equitable doctrine that involves one person taking advantage of a position of power over another person. This inequity in power between the...
Undue influence is similar to duress in nature, but the doctrine of undue influence is an equitable doctrine as opposed to the common law basis of duress. The key differing factor is the duress is based on a threat, whilst undue influence will be based on a relationship that has been exploited.
Feb 21, 2024 · Undue influence in wills happens when someone is pressured or manipulated into making a will, or making changes to an existing one, they don't genuinely want to.
Undue influence exists where a contract has been entered as a result of pressure which falls short of amounting to duress, the party subject to the pressure may have a cause of action in equity to have the contract set aside on the grounds of undue influence.
Undue influence (UI) is a psychological process by which a person's free will and judgement is supplanted by that of another. [1] [2] It is a legal term and the strict definition varies by jurisdiction.
Dec 16, 2022 · Undue influence arises where a relationship exists between two parties where there is "trust and confidence, reliance, dependence or vulnerability on the one hand and ascendancy, domination or control on the other" (Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v Etridge (No 2) [2002] 2 AC 773 at [11]).
Undue influence refers to a situation where a person manipulates another, compromising their free will and decision-making, often in legal and contractual contexts, to gain an unfair advantage. This typically occurs in relationships where there is a significant imbalance of power.
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