California Courts of Appeal
May 5, 2012
Inheritance tort upheld by appellate panel
For the first time in California, a state appellate panel has recognized the tort known as intentional interference with an expected inheritance.
By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer
For the first time in California, a state appellate panel has recognized the tort known as intentional interference with an expected inheritance, or IIEI, as a valid cause of action.
With a ruling from the 4th District Court of Appeal Thursday, California now joins 25 other states that have validated IIEI, allowing suits against someone who by fraud or other means intentionally prevents another from receiving an inheritance o...
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