Economic and Dignitary Torts

Question 1

Commercial Disparagement elements:

Answer 1

PL must prove

1. That the DF made a false statement
2. PL suffered a pecuniary loss [PL must show economic loss]
3. The DF acted with malice (the DF knew that the statement was false and that the DF intended to harm the PL’s pecuniary interests.)

Question 2

Slander of title

Answer 2

PL must prove

1. some legal interest in the property,
2. that the words published were false,
3. the words were published with malice, and 4. PL suffered pecuniary loss or injury as a result of the false statement.

Question 3

what is slander of title?

Answer 3

a tort in which the DF makes false statements about the PL’s legal interest in real or personal property

Question 4

Interference of Existing Contract

Answer 4

Must prove pecuniary loss

DF has burden of proof for good purpose (as opposed to bad faith).