Where Two or More Persons Act Together Using Unlawful Means

question 74

Multiple Choice

Where two or more persons act together using unlawful means to hurt the business interests of another, this is referred to as the tort of

• A) conspiracy to injure.
• B) malicious prosecution.
• C) deceit.
• D) conversion.
• E) intentional infliction of mental suffering.

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Definitions:

Vertical Contracts

Agreements between firms at different levels of the supply chain, such as between a manufacturer and a retailer, aimed at controlling or coordinating activities.

Costly Activities

tasks or operations that require a high expenditure of resources, such as time, money, or labor.

New Product

A good, service, or idea that has not previously been brought to the market by its seller.

Tying

A sales practice where a seller requires the purchase of a second product or service together with the first.