intentional interference with contractual relations

Intentional interference with contractual relations occurs when a third party deliberately acts to prevent or disrupt the performance of a valid contract between two other parties. This interference must be intentional, improper, and unjustified, such as through deceit, coercion, or wrongful inducement. To succeed in a claim, the plaintiff must prove that the interference caused economic harm and that the defendant's actions were wrongful. Essentially, it’s about someone intentionally meddling in an existing contractual relationship in a way that damages one of the parties involved.