This article looks at three early cases dealing with the equitable doctrine of undue influence, arising out of donations to religious groups and institutions. It will explore each of the three cases in turn, by placing them in their appropriate historical, social, religious and political context. By better understanding the cases we also get a better insight into the modern law of undue influence and the societal context in which it operates, and what are today the right questions for lawyers and judges to ask when dealing with undue influence, particularly undue influence within a religious context.

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不当影响和塑造法律的宗教案例

本文着眼于三个早期案例，这些案例涉及因向宗教团体和机构捐款而产生的不当影响的公平原则。它将依次探讨这三个案例中的每一个，将它们置于适当的历史、社会、宗教和政治背景中。通过更好地理解案例，我们还可以更好地了解现代不当影响法及其运作的社会背景，以及当今律师和法官在处理不当影响时要问的正确问题，尤其是内部的不当影响宗教背景。