Dear Colleagues:

Those of you interested in the economic torts will be interested in Scherf v. Nesbitt [2009] A.J. No. 1443 which has suggested that there exists a tort of Intimidation by Lawful Means or a tort of extortion (modeled after the crime) in which illegitimate pressure can suffice in lieu of threats of unlawful activity.

Sincerely,

-- 
Jason Neyers
Associate Professor of Law
Faculty of Law
University of Western Ontario
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