New York Court of Appeals

Henry E. Fisher, Respondent v. Enoch H. Bishop, Appellants

January 17, 1888108 N.Y. 25

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment, holding that the bond and mortgage were procured through undue influence arising from a fiduciary relationship and therefore must be cancelled. The court found the defendant, a trusted legal adviser, had abused his confidence and obtained an unfair advantage over the elderly plaintiff.