Asked by oluwatosin babalola on May 18, 2024
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Which tort would be appropriate for a plaintiff-businessperson to sue under if the defendant made a statement that impugns the plaintiff-businessperson's character or conduct?
A) Misappropriation
B) Defamation
C) Injurious falsehood
D) Fraudulent misrepresentation
Intentional Interference
Deliberate actions taken by an individual or entity to disrupt, hinder, or prevent the activities or endeavors of another.
Plaintiff-Businessperson
A businessperson or entity that initiates a lawsuit against another party in a commercial dispute.
Misappropriation
The unauthorized use of another's name, likeness, or property without permission, typically for one's own benefit or advantage.
- Distinctly identify the variations among torts connected to business proceedings and reputation, encompassing defamation, injurious falsehood, and intentional interference.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinctly identify the variations among torts connected to business proceedings and reputation, encompassing defamation, injurious falsehood, and intentional interference.
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