ICANBusiness LawLaw of Contract: Vitiating Factors and Discharge2022

Grace, a young parishioner, transferred title to her inherited landed property valued at ₦50,000,000 to her spiritual leader, Pastor James, for a nominal payment of ₦100,000 following persistent intense spiritual pressure. In an action by Grace to set aside the transaction on the ground of undue influence, which legal standard applies?

AGrace must prove actual physical force or illegal restraint exercised by Pastor James
BUndue influence is presumed due to the religious/confidential relationship, shifting the burden to Pastor James to show Grace acted freely and independentlyCORRECT
CThe transaction cannot be set aside because nominal consideration of ₦100,000 makes the agreement legally binding
DThe contract is void for illegality under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020
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In recognized relationships of trust and confidence (such as spiritual advisor and follower), equity presumes undue influence. Once the transaction is shown to be manifestly disadvantageous to the weaker party, the burden of proof shifts to the dominant party (Pastor James) to prove that the gift/sale was made with free and independent judgment, typically by showing independent legal advice was obtained.
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