Contracts are legal agreements entered into by two or more parties setting out certain obligations and benefits of each party involved. While disputes commonly arise when a party to the contract fails to uphold the agreement, there can also be legal issues involving parties outside of the contract. If you believe that an outside party has done something to hinder a contract that you have to your detriment, you should consider bringing an interference with contractual relations claim against that party in court. While this type of claim may sound complicated, you can prevail and preserve your rights under a contract with the assistance of a skilled Baltimore interference with contractual relations attorney.
Are you the Victim of a Contractual Interference?
While you may suspect that an outside party may be trying to interrupt a contractual relationship, you may not know whether or not it rises to the level of a legal claim. The good news is that an experienced lawyer can thoroughly evaluate your case and advise you of your rights and options to preserve your interests in the contract.
In order to prevail in this type of case, you must prove the following:
- You had an existing contractual relationship with another party;
- The outside party knew that this contract or agreement existed;
- The outside party intentionally acted in a manner meant to disrupt the contract;
- The contract was indeed disrupted; and
- You suffered legal and/or financial injury as a result.
Injury can include hindering the performance of a contract or a complete breach of a contract. This can cause serious complications for your business, including delaying shipments, withholding payments, and straining relations with other contractors.
Recovering for Contract Interference
If your profits or operations have suffered because an outside party has interfered with a business contract you had, you have the right to recover for any losses you suffered as a result. The specific damages you seek will depend on the circumstances of your particular case, including the degree of interference and the type of losses you sustained. Some of the damages for which parties may recover in this type of case can include as follows:
Proven monetary losses
Injunctions
Damages for mental distress
Punitive damages if the interfering behavior was particularly egregious.
Proving all of your damages is an integral part of your case and you want to make sure you have an attorney handling your case who knows how to identify, calculate and prove your losses so that you are able to recover the maximum amount to which you are entitled.
Let The Casper Firm Help You
Successful contracts are imperative to the success of your business and you never want to risk having those contracts jeopardized by an outside party. Even if you suspect that someone is trying to interfere with a contract, you should speak with a commercial litigation lawyer immediately. A lawyer may be able to communicate with the outside party and halt the interference before it causes any damage to your business. Please do not hesitate to call The Casper Firm in Baltimore at 410-989-5097 today to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.