Unlawful interference with contractual relations (Interference) is a tort that allows damages to be claimed against a Defendant who has induced or procured a third party to breach their contractual obligations to the Plaintiff in the proceedings. In essence, a Defendant’s intention to induce or procure an entity to act or refrain from acting whilst being aware that such an action would result in said entity breach its contractual obligations to the Plaintiff gives rise to the Interference.[1] This article outlines the elements needed to be proven in order to establish an Interference. [Read more…]
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Tortious interference with contract – what must be proven?
1 June 2021 by Dundas Lawyers
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