Where Two or More Persons Act Together Using Unlawful Means

question 131

Multiple Choice

Where two or more persons act together using unlawful means to hurt the business interests of another, this is referred to as the tort of

• A) conspiracy to injure.
• B) deceit.
• C) malicious prosecution.
• D) intentional infliction of mental suffering.
• E) conversion.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in economics where all factors of production and costs are variable, and all market adjustments have been made.

Futures Contracts

Standardized legal agreements to buy or sell something at a predetermined future date and price, typically used for commodities or financial instruments.

Forward Contracts

Non-standardized contracts between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future time at a price agreed upon today.

Default Free

An investment that is considered to have no risk of failure to pay back principal or interest.