Elements of the Claim of Prima Facie Tort

The elements of the prima facie tort are:

  1. an intentional, otherwise lawful act by the defendant;
  2. an intent to injure the plaintiff;
  3. injury to the plaintiff;
  4. action does not give rise to any other recognized tort;
  5. absence of justification, or insufficient justification for the defendant’s actions;
  6. causation; and
  7. damages.

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