Intentional Interference with Business Relations
The following is a writing template, or “canned answer,” for intentional interference with business relations. The analysis for defamation consists of an umbrella rule that identifies four elements, each of which is analyzed in turn. Uniquely, defamation also consists of additional elements if the plaintiff qualifies for one of three classes (see item 5 below).
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Writing Template
Issue
I: The issue is whether Defendant is liable for Plaintiff’s injuries under a theory of intentional interference with business relations.
Analysis
R: The defendant is liable if the plaintiff proves that (1) a valid contract existed between the plaintiff and a third party, (2) the defendant knew of the contractual relationship, (3) the defendant intentionally interfered with the contract (4) causing a breach, and (5) the breach caused damages to the plaintiff.
1. Contract
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Conclusion
C: Therefore, Defendant is liable for Plaintiff’s injuries under a theory of intentional interference with business relations.
Damages
R: Page 81.
Defenses
R: See justification and privilege of fair competition on page 82.
Notes
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