tortious interference
Tortious interference is a common law tort allowing a claim for damages against a defendant who wrongfully interferes with the plaintiff's contractual or business relationships.
See also intentional interference with contractual relations.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
Causing harm by intentionally 1) disrupting a contractual relationship, for example by preventing one party from delivering goods on time, or 2) harming a business relationship or activity, for example, by spreading lies about a competitor to one of its clients.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:26 pm
