Interference with Economic Relations Is Actionable Even Where No Breach

question 52

Multiple Choice

Interference with economic relations is actionable even where no breach of contract has taken place,but

• A) there must be some other unlawful conduct associated with the complaint, such as bribery or defamation.
• B) there must be some instance of negligence associated with the complaint, such as a product liability claim.
• C) the conduct complained of must have been unintentional; otherwise the action will not succeed.
• D) the conduct complained of must not have result in actual harm; otherwise the action will not succeed.
• E) no damages can be awarded in such an action.

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Definitions:

Profit

The profit earned when the revenue generated from a business operation surpasses all its associated expenses, costs, and taxes required for the operation.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, where no single participant can significantly influence price or supply.

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output.