Emily Was Involved in a Business Dispute with Jacob

question 49

Multiple Choice

Emily was involved in a business dispute with Jacob.During a private conversation with Jacob, Emily threatened to spread a rumour that he was having an affair with her unless he agreed to sign a certain document.She knew that that rumour was entirely untrue, but she also knew that Jacob was afraid of upsetting his wife, who is very jealous.On the basis of those facts alone, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of nuisance.
• B)Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of interference with contractual relations.
• C)Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of defamation.
• D)Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of deceit.
• E)Emily is not liable to Jacob.

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Definitions:

Somatostatin

Hormone, produced by the pancreas, stomach, and small intestine, that inhibits the effects of growth hormones; also suppresses activity of hormones such as insulin and glucagon.

Blood Glucose Levels

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Immune Response

The reaction of the body's immune system to foreign substances or pathogens, involving both specific and nonspecific defense mechanisms.

Thymus

Lymphoid organ involved in the development and functioning of the immune system; T lymphocytes mature in the thymus.