Alan is a subject matter expert for First University, with an employment contract of three years.Two years into the contract, Second University-fully aware of Alan's contract-offers him twice the money he currently makes for a similar post.Alan takes the job.First University can recover damages from Second University for which of the following torts?
A)malicious breach of contractual relations
B)malicious inducement of contractual breach
C)intentional interference with contractual relations
D)breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing

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The tort of intentional interference with contractual relations, also known as tortious interference, occurs when a third party intentionally induces a contracting party to breach the contract with another party. In this case, Second University induced Alan to breach his employment contract with First University by offering him twice the salary. First University can therefore recover damages from Second University for tortious interference with contractual relations.

Alan Is a Subject Matter Expert for First University, with an Employment