Until recently, Aranxta earned a living by taking customers for rides in her vintage biplane.She was forced to give up that business, however, after Nadil, who was her primary business competitor, deliberately destroyed her biplane.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Nadil has committed the tort of intentional interference with Aranxta's business by destroying her biplane, which was her essential tool for earning a living. Therefore, he may be held liable for both compensatory and punitive damages. Option A cannot be true as transferring ownership of Nadil's biplane to Aranxta is not a possible remedy. Option B is incorrect as the tort of detinue relates to wrongful withholding of someone's property, and Nadil did not withhold Aranxta's biplane. Option D is incorrect as Aranxta can sue for conversion in addition to trespass. Option E is also incorrect because nominal damages are generally awarded when no actual damages are proven, but in this case, Aranxta has incurred significant financial losses due to the destruction of her biplane.

Until Recently, Aranxta Earned a Living by Taking Customers for Rides