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:

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LaPrise committed tortuous interference with a prospective advantage because Runyon had not yet signed the contract with Barnett Corp. Therefore, there was no existing contract to interfere with. LaPrise's threat of bodily harm prevented Runyon from pursuing the job, and this constitutes interference with a prospective business advantage.

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