Duress, Undue Influence and Unconscionable Dealing

Nelson Enonchong

Duress, Undue Influence and Unconscionable Dealing

Birmingham Law School

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Abstract

The work provides a detailed and authoritative analysis of the law relating to the circumstances when a contract may be avoided on the ground that the complainant entered into it under illegitimate pressure (duress) or undue influence or because there was an abuse of confidence by the other party or that the agreement was an unconscionable transaction.

Earlier editions of this work have been cited with approval by appellate courts in the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions around the world, including Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	United Kingdom
Publisher	Sweet and Maxwell
Number of pages	574
Edition	4th
ISBN (Electronic)	9780414110588
ISBN (Print)	9780414110557
Publication status	Published - 24 May 2023

Publication series

Name	Contract Law Library

Keywords

Contract law
duress
illegitimate threats
economic duress
undue influence
improper pressure
presumption of undue influence
presumed undue influence
relationship of influence
non-commercial relationships
equitable undue influence
probate undue influence
undue influence and wills
abuse of confidence
fiduciary relationships
setting aside contracts
relationship between religious leader and follower
relationship between doctor and patient
relationship between solicitor and client
relationship between parent and adult child
relationship between giver of a power of attorney and the receiver
third party undue influence
unconscionable dealing
unconscionable bargains
unconscionable transactions
personal guarantees to banks
put on inquiry
constructive notice
rescission
partial rescission
account of profits
equitable compensation
damages for duress
defences
bars to rescission
affirmation
delay
laches
third party rights
family arrangements
the Etridge principle
the O'Brien principle
testamentary dispositions
duress to the person
duress of goods
lawful act duress

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