LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Caveat Emptor, Convenience Store, Outline Of Air Pollution Dispersion

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Chapter 5 miscellaneous torts affecting business law 122. Many of these torts require proof of the defendants intentions. Uses a different meaning for intention- defendant intentionally meant to hurt the plaintiff or knew that such an injury was reasonably foreseeable. Tort of conspiracy- usually occurs when two or more defendants agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing financial loss to the plaintiff. Law condones aggressive competition between individuals, but its sense of fair play may be offended if several people conspire against another. Cant distinguish if defendants primary purpose of hurting the plaintiff. Tort of conspiracy raises issues legally and ethically. Rules are different if the defendant injured the plaintiff by conspiring to perform an unlawful act. Intimidation: occurs when the plaintiff suffers a loss as results of the defendant"s threat to commit an unlawful act against either the plaintiff or a third party.

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