tortious interference

Tortious interference is a common law tort allowing a claim for damages against a defendant who wrongfully and intentionally interferes with the plaintiff's contractual or business relationships.

See also intentional interference with contractual relations.

[Last reviewed in January of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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