LAW 122 Chapter 5: Chapter 5
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Conspiracy: usually occurs when two or more defendants agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer a nancial loss. Intimidation: occurs when the plaintiff suffers a loss as a result of the defendants threat to commit an unlawful act against either the plaintiff or third party. Two party intimidation: occurs when defendant directly coerces the plaintiff into suffering the loss. Three party intimidation: occurs when the defendant coerces third party into acting in a way that hurts the plaintiff. Interference with contractual relations: occurs when the defendant disrupts a contract that exists between the plaintiff and a third party. Direct inducement to breach of contract: occurs when the defendant directly persuades a third party to break its contract with the plaintiff. Indirect inducement to breach of contract: occurs when the defendant indirectly persuades a third party to break its contract with the plaintiff.