Perspective
May 16, 2012
Intentional interference with expected inheritance
A new tort is coming to a California court near you. By Chuck Teixeira
In a recent appellate court decision, California has recognized the tort of intentional interference with expected inheritance (IIEI). Beckwith v. Dahl, No. G044479, 4th District Courts of Appeal (May 3, 2012). The case involved an appeal from a demurrer without leave to amend. The appellate court addressed whether Beckwith's complaint stated causes of action upon which relief could be granted if the allegations in the complaint prove...
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