In 1970, Leigh (P) sold his business to Isom (D) for a down payment of $20,000 and monthly installments of $500 per month plus interest for ten years. After the sale, P repeatedly confronted D during business hours, interrupted sales, harassed suppliers, continued demands and inquiries regarding the manner that D was conducting business, and threats to cancel the contract. P was driven to bankruptcy. P refused full payment on the contract and sued to repossess the business. D counterclaimed for intentional interference with business relations. The verdict was for D for both punitive and compensatory damages. P appealed.

This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.