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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Undue influence consists:
1. In the use, by one in whom a confidence is reposed by another, or who holds a real or apparent authority over him, of such confidence or authority for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage over him;
2. In taking an unfair advantage of another's weakness of mind; or,
3. In taking a grossly oppressive and unfair advantage of another's necessities or distress.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1575 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-1575/
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