- Lumley v Gye
- An historical and famous case which enunciated the doctrine of liability for interference with a contract relationship. 2 El & Bl 216, 118 Eng Reprint 749, 1 ERC 706.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Lumley v Gye
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