Question

Tipton Company makes a deal with Patton Company to purchase 100 canvas tarps. Patton's competitor, QC Industries, tells Tipton Company executives that Patton's goods are shoddy and Tipton cancels the contract with Patton. What will likely occur?

A. QC Industries will sue Patton for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
B. Patton will sue QC Industries for tortious interference with a contract.
C. Patton will sue Tipton for defamation.
D. Tipton will sue Patton for tortious interference with a prospective advantage.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Patton will sue QC Industries for tortious interference with a contract

Explanation:

Interference of contract is observed when two party are into an agreement then a third party comes to bridge the agreement they hold which will most likely affect either side of the party. QC bridged the contract Tipton has with Patton by disclosing an information which they are not sure about, Patton will sue QC industries for this as this has cost them the contract and a big loss.