Ted Is Employed as a Computer Analyst at Macrotech

question 73

Multiple Choice

Ted is employed as a computer analyst at Macrotech.His written contract of employment requires him to give his employer 30 days' notice of his intention to terminate the agreement.Macrotech's main competitor,Data Inc. ,attempts to hire Ted away.Data Inc.'s president convinces Ted to accept their employment offer and to leave Macrotech immediately,without providing any notice pursuant to the agreement.Data Inc.has committed the tort of

• A)passing off.
• B)negligence.
• C)malicious prosecution.
• D)inducing breach of contract.

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Definitions:

Ohio Uniform Commercial Code

A collection of laws that govern commercial transactions in the state of Ohio, part of a larger uniform effort to harmonize the law of sales and other commercial transactions across the United States.

Federal Common Law

A body of law developed by the federal courts that applies nationwide, based on judicial decisions rather than statutes.

Unilateral Contract

A contract where one party makes a promise in exchange for a performance by the other party, which acts as acceptance of the offer.

Express Contracts

An express contract is a clearly stated agreement between parties, where the terms are explicitly mentioned either orally or in writing.