The Law Adopts a Protective Attitude Towards Certain Types of Relationship

question 5

Multiple Choice

The law adopts a protective attitude towards certain types of relationship in which one party acquires influence over another who is vulnerable and dependent, and where substantial gifts by the influenced or vulnerable person are not normally to be expected. In these cases, the law presumes, irrefutably, that one party had influence over the other (old presumed undue influence) . The complainant need not prove he actually reposed trust and confidence in the other party. It is sufficient for him to prove the existence of the type of relationship. In which of the following relationships will there not be an automatic presumption of undue influence?

• A) Doctor and patient.
• B) Parent and child.
• C) Trustee and beneficiary.
• D) Husband and wife.

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Definitions:

Autarky

An economic system characterized by self-sufficiency, where a region or country aims to produce all it needs without engaging in international trade.

Trade

The exchange of goods or services between parties, which can be within an economy or between economies, allowing for the specialization and efficiency gains.

Volume of Trade

The total quantity of shares or contracts traded for a specific security or market during a specified period.

Import

The act of bringing goods or services into one country from another country for sale or use.