Reviewed case brief
Allcard v. Skinner
(1887) 36 Ch D 145
(1887) 36 Ch D 145 · Court of Appeal (England)
- Court
- Court of Appeal (England)
- Year
- 1887
- Subjects
- Law of Contract I
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
A transaction procured through undue influence arising from a relationship of trust and confidence may nonetheless stand if the party seeking to set it aside delayed unreasonably in doing so after the influence ceased.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1887) 36 Ch D 145
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