Facts
- Sir Brocklehurst gave shooting rights to a local mechanic friend, for 99 years
- This significantly devalued his estate
Issue
- Could the late Sir Brocklehurst’s agreement be set aside on grounds of undue influence
Decision
- No
Reasoning
- The evidential assumption was rebutted as Sir Brocklehurt was said to be a “strong-minded, autocratic and eccentric” individual
