economic torts

Question 1

Intentional Misrepresentation

Answer 1

▪ Intentional material misrepresentation by D;
▪ Of past or present fact;
▪ Made with knowledge; and
▪ On which the P justifiably relies to P’s economic detriment.

Question 2

Negligent Misrepresentation and economic loss

Answer 2

D has no duty to avoid negligent infliction of pure economic loss.

Question 3

Negligent Misrepresentation exceptions

Answer 3

fiduciary duty

Question 4

Interference with Contractual Relations

Answer 4

o D knew that there is a contract between P and a third party; and
o D acted with the purpose of having the contract breached or making it harder to perform.