Runyon Was Ready to Sign a Two-Year Agreement with Barnett

question 6

Multiple Choice

Runyon was ready to sign a two-year agreement with Barnett Corp.to become Barnett's sales representative for a three-state area.LaPrise,who wants to be the representative for that area,threatens Runyon with bodily harm if he takes the position.Runyon decides his physical well-being is more important to him than the job,so he does not accept the position.LaPrise

• A)committed tortious interference with a contract.
• B)committed tortious interference with a prospective advantage.
• C)committed a battery.
• D)caused a breach of contract and committed the tort of intrusion.

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