Undue Influence in United States
Undue Influence Definition
Any improper constraint, machination or urgency of persuasion whereby the will of a person is overpowered, and he is induced to act otherwise than he would have done. It has been said to imply more subtle influence than “duress” (see Story, Eq. Jur. § 239), but has been held to include threats and vio< lence, in which use it is S3monymous with "duress" (33 N. J. Eq. 494). As used in respect to wills, it includes duress.
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Any improper constraint, machination or urgency of persuasion whereby the will of a person is overpowered, and he is induced to act otherwise than he would have done. It has been said to imply more subtle influence than “duress” (see Story, Eq. Jur. § 239), but has been held to include threats and vio< lence, in which use it is S3monymous with "duress" (33 N. J. Eq. 494). As used in respect to wills, it includes duress.
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This definition of Undue Influence is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.
Meaning of Undue Influence
In plain or simple terms, Undue Influence means: Whatever makes a person do something he would not do if left to himself.