What must occur for a plaintiff to prove intentional interference?

To establish a claim for intentional interference with contractual relations, a plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant engaged in intentional actions that resulted in a third party breaching a contract with the plaintiff. This involves several key components: the existence of a valid contract, knowledge of that contract by the interferer, intentional interference that is improper, and resulting damages due to the breach.

In this context, option stating intentional action that causes breach of contract directly addresses these requirements. The defendant’s intentional conduct must be aimed at disrupting the contractual relationship, which ultimately leads to a breach. Therefore, proving that the defendant intentionally acted in a way that caused a breach is central to the plaintiff's case.

The other options do not appropriately reflect the necessary elements of a claim for intentional interference. For instance, loss of a business license may have no direct connection to proving interference unless it can be shown that the license loss was caused by the defendant's intentional interference. Evidence of legitimate competition, while relevant in some contexts, typically does not satisfy the requirement of showing intentional interference, especially if that competition does not involve improper tactics. Lastly, a formal notice of termination might be relevant in some contexts, but it does not directly equate to proving intentional interference with a contract. Thus, the focus