Juan Entered into a Contract with Makayla,under Which He Promised

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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.

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