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Emily Was Involved in a Business Dispute with Jacob

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Emily was involved in a business dispute with Jacob.During a private conversation with Jacob, Emily threatened to spread a rumour that he was having an affair with her unless he agreed to sign a certain document.She knew that that rumour was entirely untrue, but she also knew that Jacob was afraid of upsetting his wife, who is very jealous.On the basis of those facts alone, which of the following statements is TRUE?


A) Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of nuisance.
B) Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of interference with contractual relations.
C) Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of defamation.
D) Emily is liable to Jacob for the tort of deceit.
E) Emily is not liable to Jacob.

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