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Wrongful Interference With Goods In San Antonio
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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.
“Tortious interference” law in Texas explained To prove tortious interference with an existing contract, you must show that: A contract exists between you. A third party willfully and intentionally interfered with that contract; and. You suffered damages as a result.
An example is when a tortfeasor offers to sell a property to someone below market value knowing they were in the final stages of a sale with a third party pending the upcoming settlement date to formalize the sale writing. Such conduct is termed "tortious interference with a business expectancy".
Courts commonly find that a defendant may not be liable for tortious interference if it proves a defense of one of the following: 1) the protection or exercise of a legal right or interest; 2) the protection of the interests of a third person, including agents acting for the protection of their principals, trustees for ...
A person may be guilty of interfering with public duties if he/she disrupts, impedes, or interrupts a person performing a duty or exercising authority imposed or granted under the Health and Safety Code.
If the defendant knowingly causes someone to end an at-will contractual or business relationship, and the motive for causing the termination is improper, they can still be held responsible for tortious interference.
2d 793, 794–95 (Tex. 1995). The elements of tortious interference with an existing contract are: 1) an existing contract subject to interference; 2) a willful and intentional act of interference with the contract; 3) that proximately caused the plaintiff's injury; and 4) caused actual damages or loss.
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.
Courts commonly find that a defendant may not be liable for tortious interference if it proves a defense of one of the following: 1) the protection or exercise of a legal right or interest; 2) the protection of the interests of a third person, including agents acting for the protection of their principals, trustees for ...