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Dhanraj Vansadia
on Nov 23, 2024
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While George was visiting his physician, he mentioned to him that he wished to sell his expensive sailboat. The physician expressed an interest in buying the boat and offered to pay George $10,000 for it. George had intended to advertise the boat for $12,000 in the local newspaper but agreed to sell it to the physician for $10,000. Some weeks after the boat had been sold; George wished to avoid the contract. In this case, the physician would be obliged to prove that there was no undue influence on his part
Expensive Sailboat
A high-cost sailing vessel, often characterized by luxurious features or superior performance.
Contract Avoidance
A legal strategy or action taken to nullify or declare a contract unenforceable to prevent legal obligations or liabilities.
- Master the legal theory of undue influence and its relevance to the validity of contractual arrangements.
- Interpret the legal burdens of proof required in cases of alleged undue influence and misrepresentation.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the legal theory of undue influence and its relevance to the validity of contractual arrangements.
- Interpret the legal burdens of proof required in cases of alleged undue influence and misrepresentation.