Gene, an accountant, convinces his client Hazel to sign a contract to invest her savings in 2Gether, a nonexistent social-networking Web site. There is clear and convincing evidence that Hazel did not act out of her free will. This is

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Undue influence occurs when one party takes advantage of their power over another party, leading to a lack of free will in decision-making. In this scenario, Gene's influence over Hazel compromised her ability to make an independent decision.

Gene, an Accountant, Convinces His Client Hazel to Sign a Contract