Lesson 2.3 - Funeral Law 1 Flashcards

Consideration

that which the promisor demands and receives as the price for a promise.

Duress

a means of removing one�s free will, obtaining consent by means of a
threat to do harm to the person, his family, his property, or his
earning power.

Fiduciary

a relationship of trust and confidence, such as that which exists
between partners in a partnership.

Fraud

the intentional or reckless false statement of a material fact, upon
which the injured party relied, which induced the injured party to
enter into a contract, to his or her detriment.

Misrepresentation

stating an untrue fact.

Promissory estoppel

an equitable doctrine that prevents the promisor from revoking the
promise when the promisee justifiably acts in reliance upon the
promise to his detriment.

Rescind

to set aside or cancel something.

Rescission

canceling, annulling, avoiding.

Rejection

refusal to accept.

Revocation

the annulment or cancellation of an instrument, act or promise by one
doing or making the offer.

Undue Influence

improper influence that is asserted by one dominant person over
another, without the threat of harm.