Juan Entered into a Contract with Makayla, Under Which He

question 20

Multiple Choice

Juan entered into a contract with Makayla, under which he promised to add a solarium on to her house for $25 000.After starting the project, he threatened to abandon the job unless she agreed to pay him an additional $5000.Makayla did not agree to pay the additional $5000. Juan did not finish the work.Makayla wants to sue Juan for the tort of intimidation.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)That claim will probably fail because Makayla did not give into the intimidation. Makayla should sue for breach of contract.
• B)If that claim is successful, Makayla will actually receive damages in both tort and contract.
• C)That claim will probably fail because the tort of intimidation is recognized in England but not in Canada.
• D)If that claim is successful, Makayla will probably receive an injunction that would force Juan to complete the job in exchange for the additional price.
• E)The tort of intimidation has an unusually short limitation period.