LAW 122 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Torts Affecting Business
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Tort of conspiracy: usually occurs when two or more defendants agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer a financial loss. This tort is hard to prove because the courts are reluctant to find that the defendants co-operated for the primary purpose of hurting the plaintiff. If the defendant"s action was lawful, then conspiracy is difficult to establish because the court will require proof that it was their primary purpose to hurt the plaintiff. If it was unlawful, the court will merely require proof that the defendant should have known that their actions would hurt the defendant. Tort of intimidation: occurs when the plaintiff suffers a loss as a result of the defendant"s threat to commit an unlawful act against either the plaintiff or a third party (corporation threatens business) Two party intimidation: occurs when defendant directly coerces the plaintiff into suffering a loss.