Tortious Interference with Contract: Not Always Unlawful

Most coaching classes will tell you that tortious interference with contract is always wrongful. But that's not entirely true. In cases like Seales v Hobson (1892) 1 Ch 442, it was held that interference with a contract can be justified if it is done under an existing contract, and the contract itself gives the right to interfere.

In simple terms, if you have a contract with someone that says you can break another contract with me, it's not tortious. This is a classic case where coaching institutes will mess up the explanation and tell you that all cases of interference are wrongful. Remember, a tort can be actionable or justifiable, so don't blindly mug up.