Chapter 5 – Torts Written Exam Questions With Correct Answers.

Chapter 5 – Torts Written Exam Questions With Correct Answers. You have had a grudge against the owner of a local barbeque restaurant for years. You went to high school together, and he is always acting like he is better than you because even though you both own barbeque restaurants, his business seems to be more popular than yours. You come up with a plan to get back at him by spreading false rumors that his barbeque made a lot of people sick. That'll teach him!What do you think might happen if you go through with your plan? A. The restaurant owner might try to sue you, but he would not be successful. B. Nothing would happen, other than extreme satisfaction for you. C. The owner of the restaurant could sue you and you might have to apologize to him. D. The owner of the restaurant could sue you, and you may have to pay him money. - CORRECT ANSWER D. The owner of the restaurant could sue you, and you may have to pay him money. What factor should a plaintiff consider when deciding which interference tort applies to a situation? A. If the defendant has formed a relationship with the third party. B. If the defendant has signed a contract with the third party. C. If the plaintiff and the defendant had signed a contract. D. If the plaintiff had a contract with another party who breached the contract. - CORRECT ANSWER D. If the plaintiff had a contract with another party who breached the contract. To win a wrongful interference with a contract case, a plaintiff must prove which of the following elements? Choose 3 answer choices. A. The defendant knew a contract between the plaintiff and a third party existed. B. The plaintiff experienced injury or damages as a result of the defendant's actions. C. A valid contract existed between the plaintiff and a third party. D. The defendant persuaded a third party not to sign a negotiated contract with the plaintiff. - CORRECT ANSWER A. The defendant knew a contract between the plaintiff and a third party existed. B. The plaintiff experienced injury or damages as a result of the defendant's actions. C. A valid contract existed between the plaintiff and a third party.