15 - The Economic Torts

Source: Unlocking Torts

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1) Deceit - Has lot in common with misrepresentation. Imp element: making statement knowingly or recklessly

2) Malicious falsehood - Imp element: Malice / calculated to cause damage to the claimant, see the case of CUP v University Tutorial Press

3) Passing-off - Imp element: Misrepresentation made during the course of trade

4) Interference with trade - Types: (a) Conspiracy (b) Inducing breach of contract, Imp element: knowledge and motive to bring economic harm to the claimant