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Standard XII
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When consent to an agreement is caused by undue influence, the contract is _____________.

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voidable at the option of any party
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voidable at the option of the promisee
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voidable at the option of the promisor
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voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused
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The correct option is D voidable at the option of the promisee
A contract is said to be induced by undue influence where the relations between the parties are such that one of the parties is in a position to dominate the will of the other and uses that position to obtain an unfair advantage over the other. Such a contract is voidable at the option of the promisee through whom such an consent was obtained.

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