The Tort of Unlawful Interference with Economic Relations

question 78

Multiple Choice

The tort of unlawful interference with economic relations

• A)is one of the oldest torts.
• B)was recently rejected by the Supreme Court of Canada.
• C)requires proof that,among other things,the plaintiff suffered a physical injury.
• D)requires proof that,among other things,the defendant acted with an intention to in some way injure the plaintiff.
• E)is a subset of the tort of intimidation.

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Definitions:

Contingent Liability

A potential financial obligation that may arise in the future, depending on the outcome of a specific event, such as lawsuits or warranty claims.

Product Warranty Expense

The cost associated with the obligation of a company to repair or replace defective products during the warranty period.

Warranty Payments

Expenses incurred by a company to repair, replace, or compensate for defective goods during a warranty period.

Defined Benefits Plan

A type of employer-sponsored retirement plan where employee benefits are calculated using a formula that considers factors such as salary history and duration of employment.