Alan is a subject matter expert for First University, with an employment contract of three years. Two years into the contract, Second University-fully aware of Alan's contract-offers him twice the compensation for a similar post. Alan breaches his contract and takes up the offer. First University can recover damages from Second University for which of the following torts?
A) malicious breach of contractual relations
B) malicious inducement of contractual breach
C) intentional interference with contractual relations
D) breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing

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The tort of intentional interference with contractual relations occurs when a third party intentionally induces a contracting party to breach their contract with another party. Second University, fully aware of Alan's existing contract, offered him a job with better pay and benefits which induced him to break his existing contract with First University. Therefore, First University can recover damages from Second University for intentional interference with the contractual relations between Alan and First University.

Alan Is a Subject Matter Expert for First University, with an Employment