Tort Law

Tortious Interference

/ TOR-shus in-tur-FEER-ents /

Definition

Intentional disruption of another\'s contractual or business relations.

Used in Context

“Tortious interference with the contract entitled the plaintiff to damages.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: tortus, twisted

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