Principle

TORT LAW — Unlawful Interference with Business — Elements — Requirement of Unlawful Means

Area of law: TORT LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Unlawful interference with business requires: (1) unlawful means; (2) intention to cause damage; (3) actual damage. Inducing a breach of contract is a recognised form of unlawful means. The defendant must have knowledge of the contract and intentionally procure its breach. The tort protects contractual…

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