It is unlawful for any person, by inducement, persuasion, misrepresentation, or other means, to induce or procure the breach or violation, refusal or failure to perform any lawful contract by any party thereto; and, in every case where a breach or violation of such contract is so procured, the person so procuring or inducing the same shall be liable in treble the amount of damages resulting from or incident to the breach of the contract. The party injured by such breach may bring suit for the breach and for such damages.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Chapter 50 - Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 47-50-101. Private and Corporation Seals Abolished
§ 47-50-102. Assignable Instruments — Suit by Assignee
§ 47-50-103. Written Contracts Prima Facie Evidence of Consideration
§ 47-50-104. Failure of Consideration — Defense
§ 47-50-105. Nonnegotiable Orders for Payment of Money
§ 47-50-106. Action on Instruments May Be Joint or Several
§ 47-50-107. Action on Protested Bill May Be Joint or Several
§ 47-50-109. Procurement of Breach of Contracts Unlawful — Damages