Wrongful Interference With Goods In New York
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Tortious interference with contract arises when a defendant intentionally convinces or causes a third party to breach its contract with the plaintiff, which results in damages to the plaintiff.
To state a claim for tortious interference with contract under New York law, a plaintiff must allege (1) the existence of a valid contract between plaintiff and a third-party, (2) that defendant had knowledge of the contract, (3) defendant's intentionalprocurement of the third-party's breach of the contract without ...
For example, if a wrongdoer has caused someone else to breach their contract with you (maybe so that the wrongdoer could enter into a new contract with that someone) that is a tortious interference of contract claim.
The Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 introduces a collective description ' wrongful interference with goods' to cover conversion, trespass to goods, negligence resulting in damage to goods or to an interest in goods and any other tort in so far as it results in damage to goods or an interest in goods.
Understanding Wrongful Interference Wrongful Interference with an Existing Contract: This happens when a third party knowingly causes one party to breach a legally enforceable contract. For example, persuading a supplier to break an exclusive distribution agreement to favor a competitor qualifies as interference.
Typical legal damages for tortious interference include economic losses, if they can be proven with certainty, and mental distress. Additionally punitive damages may be awarded if malice on the part of the wrongdoer can be established.
The Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 introduces a collective description ' wrongful interference with goods' to cover conversion, trespass to goods, negligence resulting in damage to goods or to an interest in goods and any other tort in so far as it results in damage to goods or an interest in goods.
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Possibly. If there is tortious interference with your ability to do business then you could certainly sue for damages. However merely threatening to damage your business or leaving a bad review may not necessarily be actionable. Talk to a lawyer about the specifics of your case.
The Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 introduces a collective description ' wrongful interference with goods' to cover conversion, trespass to goods, negligence resulting in damage to goods or to an interest in goods and any other tort in so far as it results in damage to goods or an interest in goods.
