Undue Influence

Undue influence occurs when one person's trust in another is exploited to gain unfair advantage in a contract. This typically happens in situations where there is a power imbalance, such as between a caregiver and a recipient or a parent and child. If the influenced party was pressured or manipulated to agree to the contract, they may argue that the agreement is invalid. Essentially, it’s about one party using their influence to benefit themselves, undermining the voluntary consent necessary for a valid contract.