Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Tort

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the tort of conspiracy?

• A)The plaintiff is always entitled to punitive damages.
• B)Liability can be imposed upon individuals but not on organizations.
• C)The tort is harder to prove if the defendants conspired to commit a lawful act than if they conspired to commit an unlawful act because the former case requires proof that the defendants' primary purpose was to harm the plaintiff.
• D)The defendants will be held liable only if the conspiracy caused someone to break a contract with the plaintiff.
• E)The tort requires at least two plaintiffs.

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Definitions:

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