Chapter 18 Self-test questions

Undue influence

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. What must C prove for a claim in actual undue influence?

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. For what reason was Miss Allcard not able to recover her property in Allcard v Skinner?

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. A is the President of her College Ball Committee. A books a number of performers for the ball from one agent, B. After further discussions with the ball committee, A decides to book another performer through another agent. B discovers this and tells A that he will inform A's committee of the discount B provided to A, that A decided to keep for herself, if A does not book all subsequent acts through B. What claim may A have against B if B wishes to enforce the contract?

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. Which of the following is not automatically a relationship of trust and confidence?

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. What must a defendant prove to rebut a claim of presumed undue influence?

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. When would a bank not be put 'on inquiry' for undue influence?

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. Mr Allan wishes to obtain a loan for his company from Big Bucks Bank, for which he asks Mrs Allan to be a surety. Big Bucks Bank, realising that it is put on notice of potential undue influence, instructs a solicitor to explain the implications of the transaction to Mrs Allan. Big Bucks Bank later discovers that the solicitor also acts for Mr Allan. What steps should Big Bucks Bank take?

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. A becomes a surety for her a loan for her husband's company, in which A holds shares. A does not receive legal advice from a solicitor. A's husband defaults on the loan, A stands to lose £6000 as a result. A claims that she entered into the transaction under undue influence. If the claim is successful, what remedy might A be entitled to?

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