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

question 29

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 tortuous interference with a contract.
• B)committed tortuous 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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Definitions:

Economic Reasons

Factors or motives rooted in economic theory or practice that explain certain decisions or behaviors.

Industry Language

Specialized vocabulary and terms used within a specific field or profession, known and understood by those within the industry.

Company Name

The official designation of a business entity under which it operates and is legally registered.

Interview

A formal conversation between two or more parties where questions are asked to obtain information, usually for employment or research purposes.