July 24, 2021

A claim for tortious interference with contract.

The cause of action requires the existence of a valid contract between the plaintiff and a third party, defendant's knowledge of that contract, defendant's intentional procurement, without justification, of the third-party's breach of the contract, actual breach of the contract, and damages resulting therefrom, New York law also recognizes the tort of interference with prospective contracts.

MUFG Union Bank, N.A. v. Axos Bank, NY Slip Op 04414 (1st Dep't July 15, 2021)

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow's issue:  CPLR 3211(a)(7).