Ocasio used wrongful means — theft — to interfere with an existing contract between Empire and the Bank. Intentional interference with contractual relations is a cause of action under tort law, upon which a defendant may be liable for damages.Under the dominant view, the elements of the tort are a knowing and improper interference in the contracts or business relations of another. There are cases where enticing someone to break a contract is intentional interference. Wrongful or tortious interference with contracts happens when a thirdparty intentionally causes a contracting party to commit a breach of contract. Unlawful Interference. Practice, Civil, Instructions to jury. Malice. Wrongful or tortious interference with contracts happens when a thirdparty intentionally causes a contracting party to commit a breach of contract. Or Advantageous Relationship. Interference With Contract - Not A Corporate Officer.