Inducing breach of contract

Question 1

Rule 1

Answer 1

X, a 3rd party must breach its contract with P

Question 2

Rule 2

Answer 2

D MUST KNOW that its actions towards X would result in a breach of contract between X and P

Question 3

Rule 3

Answer 3

D must intend to bring about that breach, either as an end in itself, or as a means to an end

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

D must bring about breach by positive acts of persuasion, encouragement or assistance

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

D may have defence of justification

Question 6

What case says contract need not be in writing?

Answer 6

Mcgill

Question 7

What case said contract must be valid?

Answer 7

Proform Sports Management

Question 8

What case tell us you must have knowledge of the contract between X and P

Answer 8

Rossleigh Ltd.

Question 9

What case tells us that intention is required?

Answer 9

OBG v Allan

Question 10

What case tells us that as they had no intention to breach contract they were not liable?

Answer 10

BGC Capital Markets LLC

Question 11

What case was a clear inducement and supports the positive act rule?

Answer 11

British Motor Trade Association.

Question 12

What case shows omission and wilful ignorance does not lead to liability?

Answer 12

Calor Gas

Question 13

What noble case acts as a defence?

Answer 13

Brimelow v Casson