Davis v. Strange's

Citations

• 86 Va. 793
• 8 L.R.A. 261
• 11 S.E. 406
• 1890 Va. LEXIS 45

Syllabus

<p>Kciujtable Jurisdiction and Belief—Undue influence—Case at bar.—Where daughter, in situation of sudden surprise, without advice of friend or counsel, and when rendered unable to exercise a consenting mind, by the undue influence of her father and of his attorney, who pressed her with importunity and strong persuasions, and assurances that she would be otherwise provided for and compensated, and that it would be best to convey the property back to her father, as it was threatened to be burned, hastily and inconsiderately executed a deed granting the property to him without *any consideration whatever: held, a case for equitable relief.</p>