Trein, Inc entered into a one-year, 1 million contract with Mia, a sports celebrity, to promote Trein's products. E-presto Inc, a competitor of Trein, was interested in having Mia promote its products and knew of her contract with Trein. E-presto offered Mia a three-year, 5 million contract. Mia left Trein and signed with E-presto. Which statement is correct?
A) Trein is liable for tortious interference with a contract.
B) Mia is liable for tortious interference with a contract.
C) E-presto is liable for tortious interference with a contract.
D) Both Mia and E-presto are liable for tortious interference with a contract.
Question 2
Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda, a co-worker. As Linda was leaving the office one night, Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she told anybody he'd kill her. Linda was very scared during the whole incident. She did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back. Did Adam commit the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress?
A) Yes, as his conduct was intentional.
B) Yes, but only if Adam intended to cause Linda serious emotional distress.
C) No, since he was only playing a practical joke.
D) No, since Linda was not physically hurt by Adam.
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