Concept of Undue Influence
The concept of undue influence refers to a situation where one party exerts excessive and improper influence over another party, undermining the free will and independent judgment of that party. It occurs when the parties have a special or fiduciary duty, trust, confidence, or dominance.
An undue influence occurs when one party exploits the dependence, weakness, or emotional state of the other party in order to gain a competitive advantage over the other.