Third Party Must Interfere for an Improper Reason, Such as Animosity

question 14

Multiple Choice

Third party must interfere for an improper reason, such as animosity toward the plaintiff, and not for a valid business reason, in order to be held responsible for the tort of:

• A)infliction of emotional distress.
• B)defamation.
• C)tortious interference with contract.
• D)slander.

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Definitions:

Donor

A person who makes a gift.

Mutual Benefit Bailment

A bailment arrangement where both the bailor and the bailee receive a benefit from the transaction involving personal property.

Reasonable Care

The degree of caution and consideration an individual or organization is expected to exercise in a particular situation to avoid harm to others or their property.

Bailment

A legal relationship where physical possession of personal property is transferred from one person to another under the agreement that the property will be returned.