M Civ JI 126.02 Tortious Interference with Business Relationship or Expectancy: Business Relationship or Expectancy - Definition

Plaintiff claims that the business relationship or expectancy in this case is [ describe as briefly as possible the business relationship or expectancy claimed ].

The relationship or expectancy need not be evidenced by a contract, but there must be a realistic expectation. The law requires more than wishful thinking, hope, or optimism; what is required is a reasonable likelihood or probability of future economic benefit for the plaintiff.

Comment

Trepel v Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, 135 Mich App 361; 354 NW2d 341 (1984); Joba Construction Co, Inc v Burns & Roe, Inc, 121 Mich App 615; 329 NW2d 760 (1982); Schipani v Ford Motor Co, 102 Mich App 606, 621–623; 302 NW2d 307 (1981).

History

M Civ JI 126.02 was added March 1993.