Undue Influence. Juan is an elderly man who liveswith his nephew, Samuel. Juan is totally dependent on Samuel’s support. Samuel tells Juan that unless he transfers a tractof land he owns to Samuel for a price 35 percent below itsmarket value, Samuel will no longer support and take care ofhim. Juan enters into the contract. Discuss fully whether Juancan set aside this contract. (See Voluntary Consent.)

Undue Influence. Juan is an elderly man who liveswith his nephew, Samuel. Juan is totally dependent on Samuel’s support. Samuel tells Juan that unless he transfers a tractof land he owns to Samuel for a price 35 percent below itsmarket value, Samuel will no longer support and take care ofhim. Juan enters into the contract. Discuss fully whether Juancan set aside this contract. (See Voluntary Consent.)

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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