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· 8/15/1973

Smith Development Corp. v. Bilow Enterprises, Inc.

Citations

  • 308 A.2d 477
  • 112 R.I. 203
  • 1973 R.I. LEXIS 972

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • noting that “ ‘absolute certainty in proving ... quantum [of damages] is not required’ ” and that the jury need only “be guided by some rational standard” (citations omitted)
  • stating that \[t]he burden of proving sufficient justification for interference is upon the defendant\
  • upholding the dismissal of a complaint where the abutters failed to prove an adverse impact.
  • loss of prospective profits, if properly established, constitutes an appropriate basis for an award of damages in action for tortious interference with contractual relations
  • evidence of profitability of nearby McDonald’s franchises held admissible to show lost profits from tortious interference with establishment of new McDonald’s location
  • damages for loss of profits due to delay in construction of new McDonald’s restaurant

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Judges: Roberts, Paolino, Powers, Kelleher, Joslin, Doris

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