Interference with Business Relations Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Interference with business relations
A
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
2
Q
Defenses
A
Privilege - look at factors
3
Q
Privilege Factors
A
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)
