LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Justifiable Homicide, No Liability, Free Market
29 Jun 2016
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There is a recurring tnsion in business law. The general rule is that all permitted in the conduct of business unless specifically prohibited. Business torts are therefore the exception - note the rule. We define conspiracy where two parties or more agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer financial loss. There will be no liability if one party hurts another economically. Even though single party may be powerful multinational. Thee will be liability if two parties hurt another economically. Even though two parties may be weak individuals. We define intimidation as a situation where a 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. The defendant pressured third part to hurt the plaintiff. There was a threat to break duty in tort, contract, or crime. That the defendant intended to cause loss or damage.
