Barnard v. Erskine

The plaintiff, Karen Barnard (“Barnard”), brought this action against the defendant, Linwood Erskine, Jr. (“Erskine”), alleging interference with an advantageous relationship, improper inducement to breach a contract, malicious interference with the plaintiffs right to receive or inherit a gift, and intentional or negligent misrepresentation of the law to Marion Torrey (“Torrey").1 The action arises out of Erskine’s legal representation of Torrey and his refusal, as executor of Torrey’s estate, to compensate Barnard, out of the Estate’s assets, for alleged services provided by her to Torrey…