business torts

Question 1

interference with prospective advantage what is allowed

Answer 1

In the absence of prohibition by statute, illegitimate means, or other unlawful conduct, a defendant seeking to increase his own business may cut rates or prices, allow discounts, or enter into secret negotiations behind the plaintiff’s back, refuse to deal with the plaintiff, or threaten to discharge employees who do.

Question 2

interference with prospective advantage what is not allowed

Answer 2

illegal or malevolent

Question 3

deceit other names

Answer 3

fraudulent or intentional misrepresentation

Question 4

fraudulent or intentional misrepresentation general elements

Answer 4

requires proof that a false representation has been made knowingly or without belief of its truth

Question 5

deceit big rule

Answer 5

1- a false rep made by the d
2- knowledge or belief by d that rep is false
3- intention for the plaintiff to act or abstain in reliance
4- justifiable reliance
5- damages to p because of reliance