Wrongful Interference

Wrongful Interference

Tort that interferes with a contractual relationship.

Occurs when:

Ø  Defendant knows about contract between A and B;

Ø  Intentionally induces either A or B to breach the contract; and

Ø  Defendant benefits from breach.

Case 5.1: Mathis v. Liu (2002).

Wrongful Interference

With a Business Relationship occurs when:

Established business relationship;

Tortfeasor, using predatory methods, causes relationship to end; and

Plaintiff suffers damages.

Bona fide competitive behavior is a defense to this tort.