Union Car Advertising Co., Inc., Respondent v. Barron G. Collier, Appellants

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division and ordered a new trial, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove with certainty that it would have received the advertising contract but for the defendants' alleged interference. The court emphasized that mere competitive conduct and exaggerated statements do not constitute unlawful interference absent false, fraudulent, and malicious acts. It also clarified that the plaintiff must show a definite expectation of contract award, not merely a reasonable expectation.