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Juan entered into a contract with Makayla, under which he promised to add a solarium on to her house for $25 000.After starting the project, he threatened to abandon the job unless she agreed to pay him an additional $5000.Makayla did not agree to pay the additional $5000. Juan did not finish the work.Makayla wants to sue Juan for the tort of intimidation.Which of the following statements is TRUE?


A) That claim will probably fail because Makayla did not give into the intimidation. Makayla should sue for breach of contract.
B) If that claim is successful, Makayla will actually receive damages in both tort and contract.
C) That claim will probably fail because the tort of intimidation is recognized in England but not in Canada.
D) If that claim is successful, Makayla will probably receive an injunction that would force Juan to complete the job in exchange for the additional price.
E) The tort of intimidation has an unusually short limitation period.

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