Asked by Javier Lopez on May 13, 2024
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Dorian contracts with Julie to post on several social media accounts unflattering and false information about Julie's competitor to ruin the competitor's reputation which in theory would send all the customers towards Julie's business. This contract would be:
A) valid because it is not illegal.
B) valid if consideration was paid to Dorian.
C) unenforceable because there is no way for Julie to disaffirm the contract.
D) unenforceable because Dorian would be committing the tort of defamation.
E) a court would have to determine whether or not there were enough damages to Julie's competitor to determine if the contract was void or valid.
Tort Of Defamation
The tort of defamation involves making false statements about another person that cause harm to their reputation.
Unenforceable
A term applied to a contract that, because of a law, cannot be enforced by the courts.
False Information
The act of providing incorrect, untrue, or misleading details about something or someone, often with the intent to deceive.
- Differentiate among contracts categorized as void, voidable, and enforceable, focusing on their legality and alignment with public policy.
Verified Answer
RK
Rohit KurianMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Contracts that involve committing a tort, such as defamation, are unenforceable because they are against public policy. Posting false and unflattering information to ruin a competitor's reputation constitutes defamation, making the contract unenforceable.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among contracts categorized as void, voidable, and enforceable, focusing on their legality and alignment with public policy.