Wrongful Interference In A Contractual Relationship In Pennsylvania
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Whenever a third person through some act, such as harming or destroying persons or property, makes performance of a contract more burdensome, or impos- sible, or renders performance of less or no value to the person entitled to it, a cause of action in tort arises for the interference with the contractual relations.
The plaintiff must show that a valid contract or reasonable economic expectation existed between the plaintiff and a third party. Many tortious interference cases involve a breach of contract by a third party with whom the plaintiff had an existing agreement.
The requisite elements of tortious interference with contract claim are: (1) the existence of a valid and enforceable contract between plaintiff and another; (2) defendant's awareness of the contractual relationship; (3) defendant's intentional and unjustified inducement of a breach of the contract; (4) a subsequent ...
Tortious interference, also known as intentional interference with contractual relations, in the common law of torts, occurs when one person intentionally damages someone else's contractual or business relationships with a third party, causing economic harm.
To recover damages for inducing breach of contract in California, the plaintiff must prove that: The plaintiff was in a valid contractual relationship with a third party; The defendant knew of the existing contract; The defendant intended to induce the third party to breach the contract with the plaintiff;
Examples of Interference This act of force, or inducement, can take different forms, including threats, blackmail or libel, improper or unethical actions, breach of contract, or by more open forms of interference — for instance, by refusing to transport goods.
Primary tabs The existence of a valid contract between the plaintiff and a third party; The defendant having knowledge of the contract; The defendant intentionally and unjustifiably inducing the third party to breach the contract; The occurrence of the breach resulting from the defendant's conduct; and. Damages.
Intentional interference with contractual relations requires the following elements: “(1) the existence of a contractual relationship; (2) an intent on the part of the defendant to harm the plaintiff by interfering with that contractual relationship; (3) the absence of a privilege or justification for such interference ...
