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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Quân Ph?m MinhMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Statements impugning a businessperson's character or conduct are probably defamatory.If,on the other hand,the false statement is limited to the plaintiff's business,property,or economic interests,his normal claim is for injurious falsehood.