Tortious interference occurs when an individual or entity intentionally acts wrongfully to interfere with the contract between other parties. In most instances, this interference causes financial harm to one of the parties to the contract, which can then lead to civil litigation against the third-party accused of the wrongful acts in question. If you’re on the receiving end of those accusations, then your reputation can be on the line, and so, too, can your financial stability. That’s why it’s imperative to go into a tortious interference case with a strong defense strategy in your corner.
You might feel like the evidence is stacked against you in your tortious interference case, and the plaintiff might come at you aggressively. But don’t let that shake you. Instead, consider whether you can implement any of these defenses:
- Arguing that no contractual relationship was in place when the alleged acts occurred
- Presenting evidence that establishes that you didn’t know about the contract in question at the time you acted
- Showing that the parties to the contract were already in breach of their agreement, which could have contributed or fully accounted for the damages that were suffered
- Simply arguing that no damage was caused to either party by the “interference”
- Arguing that your actions lacked the requisite intent to constitute interference
- Demonstrating that the statute of limitations has run on the plaintiff’s claim
Don’t let business litigation lead to a bad outcome
Business litigation can be contentious, stressful and high stakes. You therefore can’t afford to walk into your case with anything less than the strongest case possible. If you’re ready to figure out the best way to present your arguments, then now is the time to get to work gathering evidence and crafting your legal strategy.