Supreme Court
Decision Information
Abstract: Action for damages arising from breach of contract and unlawful interference with contractual relations and intimidation - Plaintiff entered into building rehabilitation contract with the N.W.T.H.C. - Plaintiff subjected to interference and abuse by the local housing association - Plaintiff eventually forced to abandon contract and leave town fearing for his safety
Decision: Action allowed, with costs - Defendant housing corporation was aware of and acquiesced in the interference and intimidation by the local housing corporation - Not entitled to rely on breach of contract or frustration as a consequence - Agency relationship between the Defendants as a result of the acquiescence by the N.W.T.H.C.
Subjects: Torts - Interference with contractual relations
Agency - Relationship between principle and third parties - Torts of agent
Keywords: Breach of contract - interference - agency - intimidation