Caldcleugh v. Caldcleugh

Hart, J.,

(after stating the facts). We do not think that the chancellor erred in holding that the deed of the widow to the heirs at law of her deceased husband was procured by undue influence on their part. Undue influence has a broad field to work upon in the condition of the person influenced. All the surrounding circumstances which might make him susceptible and yielding are to be .considered. The doctrine of equity concerning undue influence reaches every case “where influence is acquired and abused or where confidence is reposed and betrayed. ’ ’

In the instant case the undisputed…