What is a tortious interference with contract

Tortious interference with contract occurs when a person interferes with the performance of a contract between two or more parties without lawful justification. This interference may be intentional or negligent, and the claimant must typically show that the interference was malicious or done in bad faith. Examples of tortious interference with contract could include spreading false information about one of the parties or using threats to compel the other party to breach the contract.