Expectancies Are Never Protected
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Subject distribution
- Torts1
Example wrong choices
17857_living_nativity_carver · TORTS · Choice BYes, because any expected annual commission is tortious interference.
Why it's attractive
The 'any' overclaims; the rule requires improper means or an existing contract, not just any lost expectancy.
Why it's wrong
The 'any' overclaims; the rule requires improper means or an existing contract, not just any lost expectancy.
17857_living_nativity_carver · TORTS · Choice CYes, because the competition privilege applies only to existing contracts.
Why it's attractive
The privilege applies to competition for prospective business, including the renewal-type relationship; it is not limited to existing contracts.
Why it's wrong
The privilege applies to competition for prospective business, including the renewal-type relationship; it is not limited to existing contracts.
17857_living_nativity_carver · TORTS · Choice DNo, because business expectancies are never protected.
Why it's attractive
The 'never' overclaims; business expectancies can be protected when interference is by improper means or with an existing contract.
Why it's wrong
The 'never' overclaims; business expectancies can be protected when interference is by improper means or with an existing contract.
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