Interference with Business Relations

Question 1

Interference with business relations

Answer 1

1) Valid contractual relationship (existing or prospective) between party and third person
2) Defendant’s knowledge of relationship
3) Intentional Interference - negligence not enough
4) Damage

Question 2

Defenses

Answer 2

Privilege - look at factors

Question 3

Privilege Factors

Answer 3

1) Defendant’s conduct - harsher conduct harder to get privilege
2) Relationship between parties - P and D competitors have privilege for prospective relationship
D and TP - relatives, business advisor, etc - close relationship P wins (single most important factor)