Imperial Ice Co. v. Rossier
Supreme Court of California
112 P.2d 631 (1941)
Relevant factsFree
Imperial Ice (plaintiff) bought an ice-distribution business from Coker under a contract including a non-compete clause barring Coker from selling ice in the territory, but Coker later began selling ice there supplied by Rossier and the Mathesons (defendants); Imperial Ice sued for an injunction, alleging Rossier and the Mathesons intentionally induced Coker to breach his non-compete in order to profit from selling him ice, and the trial court sustained a demurrer to the complaint.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff may bring a cause of action against a defendant who actively and intentionally induces a third party to breach his contract with the plaintiff.