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Mitchell v. Aldrich
Supreme Court of Vermont (1960) | 163 A.2d 833; 122 Vt. 19; 1960 Vt. LEXIS 95
TL;DR: Defendants allegedly interfered with plaintiffs' contract to buy cattle by disparaging plaintiffs and offering a higher price, leading the seller to breach. The court reversed a directed verdict for defendants, finding issues of fact for the jury regarding interference and justification.
Legal Significance: This case affirms that intentional interference with existing contractual relations, even those terminable or subject to approval, is actionable. Justification for interference is an affirmative defense with the burden of proof on the defendant.