Question

Which of the following statements regarding inducing a breach of contract is false?

A) Inducing breach of contract occursWhen one party has contractually agreed to perform certain obligations and then fails to perform.
B) Inducing breach of contract involves intentionally causing a third party to break a contractual obligation.
C) A person who induces a breach of contract may be held legally responsible for damages.
D) Inducing breach of contract is only applicable in cases involving written contracts.

Answer 1

The false statement about inducing a breach of contract is that it is only applicable to written contracts. Such inducement can apply to both written and oral agreements, and a person who induces a breach may be liable for damages.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement regarding inducing a breach of contract that is false is D) Inducing breach of contract is only applicable in cases involving written contracts. Inducing a breach of contract can occur in both written and oral agreements. The key element is not the form of the contract, but whether one party intentionally causes a third party to break a contractual obligation.

To clarify the other options: A) is a description of breach of contract rather than inducing a breach. B) is correct in that inducing breach of contract involves intentionally causing a third party to break their contractual obligation. C) is also correct as a person who induces a breach of contract may indeed be held legally responsible for damages.