Eugene, an accountant, convinces his client Faye to enter into a contract to invest her savings in Gathering, a non-existent social media site. There is clear and convincing evidence that Faye did not act out of her free will. This is
A)fraudulent misrepresentation.
B)undue influence.
C)mistake.
D)duress.

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Undue influence occurs when one party to a contract is able to influence the decisions of another party to the extent that they are not acting out of their own free will. In this scenario, Eugene's influence over Faye led her to enter into a contract she would not have otherwise agreed to.

Eugene, an Accountant, Convinces His Client Faye to Enter into a Contract