Runyon was ready to sign a two-year agreement with Barnett Corp.to become Barnett's sales representative for a three-state area.LaPrise,who wants to be the representative for that area,threatens Runyon with bodily harm if he takes the position.Runyon decides his physical well-being is more important to him than the job,so he does not accept the position.LaPrise
A)committed tortious interference with a contract.
B)committed tortious interference with a prospective advantage.
C)committed a battery.
D)caused a breach of contract and committed the tort of intrusion.

Question

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LaPrise's threat of bodily harm to Runyon constitutes tortious interference with a prospective advantage. Runyon had a legitimate expectation to enter into a contract with Barnett Corp. as their sales representative, but the threat from LaPrise caused him to abandon that expectation. This tort is also known as intentional interference with prospective economic advantage.

Runyon Was Ready to Sign a Two-Year Agreement with Barnett