Contract 11 - Undue influence Flashcards

1
Q

What is undue influence?

A

consent not expression of their free will
πŸ§–β€β™‚οΈ

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What are the 2 types of undue influence?

A
  1. Overt Acts of Improper Pressure or Coercion πŸ€ΉπŸ˜–

OR

  1. Relationship where 1 has influence over the other which was taken advantage of πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§
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What is required for acts of improper Pressure or Coercion πŸ€ΉπŸ˜–?

A
  • where behaviour is deceitful/fraudulent, only a factor in inducing C
    😈🀏
  • if not deceitful, but for test applies
    πŸ˜‡πŸ˜
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When will the court infer Undue Influence (albeit it can still be rebutted)?

A
  • Relationship of trust and confidence (if not irrebuttable presumed) πŸ«‚

AND

  • Transaction is out of the ordinary requiring explanation 🀯

Burden πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ then shifts to D to show no UI

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For the second test, there needs to be a relationship of influence (ascendency) where 1 takes advantage of the other. What relationships is there an irrebuttable presumption of influence?

A
  • Parent and child πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§
  • Guardian and wardπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§
  • Trustee and beneficiaryπŸ‘»πŸ‘²
  • Solicitor and client πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’ΌπŸ‘©β€πŸ³
  • Doctor and patientπŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈπŸ€’
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For the second test, there needs to be a relationship of influence (ascendency) where 1 takes advantage of the other. What relationships are there where there is no presumption of influence?

A
  • Parent and adult child πŸ‘΄πŸ‘¨β€πŸ¦²
  • Husband and wifeπŸ€΅πŸ‘°

Influence will need to be positively shown

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7
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If there is a relationship of influence AND a transaction that requires explanation, what is the outcome?

A

Undue Influence is assumed so it is now for the D to show that there was no UI

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8
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What is required for the matrimonial home?

A
  • wife must see solls
  • bank provide solls with info
  • if aware the wife has been misled, must tell solls
  • solls meet with wife
  • explain risk of losing home
  • the seriousness of that risk
  • the fact the wife has a choice

If fails, wife has recourse to solls not lender.

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9
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What is the remedy for undue influence?

A

Rescission πŸ”‚ (but can be lost if contract affirmed, and equitable principles apply)
🎁🀭

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10
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When do you not need to give notice of hearsay?

A
  • witness statement served on other party by a witness that will appear at court
  • witness statement served on other party by a witness that will NOT appear at court as long as told W won’t be appearing in court and the reasons why not
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