Ruth cared for her husband during his illness (Alzheimer's) and was treated for depression herself by a psychiatrist. During all of this, her most trusted financial advisor was her accountant, Dewey Cheatum. Three months after her husband's death, Ruth conveyed property valued at $500,000 to Dewey for the sum of $10. Under what theory would Ruth seek to cancel the property transfer?

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Ruth's vulnerability due to caring for her ill husband and receiving treatment for her own depression may have made her susceptible to undue influence from her trusted financial advisor, Dewey. The conveyance of the property for such a low sum raises concerns about the fairness of the transaction and suggests that Dewey may have exerted undue influence over Ruth. Thus, she could seek to cancel the transfer under the theory of undue influence.

Ruth Cared for Her Husband During His Illness (Alzheimer's) and Was