Which of the following scenarios makes Tim liable for undue influence?
A) He uses a false identity, borrows $10,000 from Kelly, and disappears with the money.
B) He threatens to kill Carlos if Carlos does not sign a contract that transfers all his property to Tim.
C) He takes advantage of his grandmother's illness and persuades her to sign a will leaving all her property to him.
D) He threatens to bring a lawsuit against Carlos if Carlos does not make him a partner in his firm.

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Undue influence occurs when someone uses their position of power to take advantage of another person's vulnerability. In this scenario, Tim is taking advantage of his grandmother's illness to persuade her to leave all her property to him. This is an example of undue influence.

None of the other scenarios involve undue influence. Scenario A is an example of fraud, Scenario B is an example of coercion, and Scenario D is an example of blackmail.

Which of the Following Scenarios Makes Tim Liable for Undue