Chapter 5

Question 1

what is the tort of conspiracy?

Answer 1

occurs when two or more defendants agree to act together to cause the plaintiff to suffer a financial loss

Question 2

what is the tort of intimidation?

Answer 2

occurs when the plaintiff suffers a loss as a result of the defendants threat to commit an unlawful act against either the plaintiff or a third party

Question 3

what is two party intimidation?

Answer 3

occurs when defendant directly coerces the plaintiff into suffering a loss

Question 4

what is three party intimidation?

Answer 4

occurs when the defendant coerces a third party into acting in a way that hurts the plaintiff