Mrs.Elsley was an elderly woman who relied on Nancy to visit her every day and prepare her meals.Nancy convinced Mrs.Elsley that she should give Nancy her house so they could live together and Nancy could better care for her,although Nancy really just wanted the house and had no intention of moving in to take care of Mrs.Elsley.Although Mrs.Elsley agreed,she may rescind the contract because of undue influence.

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Undue influence occurs when one party uses their power or authority to take advantage of another party who is in a vulnerable or weaker position. In this case, Nancy convinced Mrs.Elsley to give her the house by taking advantage of the elderly woman's reliance on her for daily care. As a result, Mrs.Elsley may rescind the contract due to undue influence.

MrsElsley Was an Elderly Woman Who Relied on Nancy to Visit