Question
Legal Studies Question on Law of Torts
‘A threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Z, unless Z gives him money.’ The following is true about this statement
A
A induces Z to give him money and commits an offence known as extortion.
B
A has only induced Z but has committed no offence.
C
Threat of publishing a defamatory libel cannot constitute extortion.
D
None of the above is true
Answer
A induces Z to give him money and commits an offence known as extortion.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): A induces Z to give him money and commits an offence known as extortion.