LAW 122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Caveat Emptor, Convenience Store, The Seller

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Explain the risks that arise when 2 or more companies plot together against another business. Tort of conspiracy: usually occurs when two or more (no tort if just one) defendants agree to act together with the primary purpose of causing the plaintiff to suffer a financial loss. 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. Two party intimidation: occurs when defendant directly coerces the plaintiff into suffering a loss. For example, the manager of a supermarket might use threats of physical violence to frighten the owner of a small convenience store into closing down. Three-party intimidation occurs when the defendant coerces a third party into acting in a way that hurts the plaintiff. Distinguish between direct inducement to breach of contract and indirect inducement to breach of contract.

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