Tortious Interference Flashcards
1
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Common Areas for Tortious Interference
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Real Property
Contracts
2
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Elements of Tortious Interference (4)
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A valid contractual relationship or business expectancy between plaintiff and a third party that would have, in all probability, been completed;
The defendant had knowledge of the business relationship;
The defendant’s intentional interference induced a breach or termination of the relationship; AND
The breach resulted in a loss to the plaintiff.
3
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Arguments to Tortious Interference
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Defendant Argument: Certain amounts of competition are acceptable in business practices.
Plaintiff Counter: Defendant’s aim was to induce a breach, not compete.
