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Human Relations - Tortious Interference (Civil Code, Art. 1314)

Mr. Smith is the owner of a successful software company, Tech Solutions Co. He has been in negotiations with a potential client, ABC Corporation, for a lucrative software development project. However, Mr. Jones, a rival software developer, discovers about Mr. Smith's negotiations with ABC Corporation and becomes envious of the potential business opportunity.

Acting out of malice, Mr. Jones contacts ABC Corporation's CEO and intentionally spreads false information about Tech Solutions Co. He tells the CEO that Tech Solutions Co. has a poor track record of delivering projects on time and that their software is riddled with glitches. As a result of this false information, ABC Corporation decides to cancel their negotiations with Tech Solutions Co. and chooses to hire Mr. Jones' company instead.

Based on the given scenario, analyze the concept of tortious interference under the Civil Code (Article 1314). Discuss the elements that need to be proven in order for Mr. Smith to establish a valid claim for tortious interference. Additionally, explain the possible remedies available to Mr. Smith under Philippine law should he decide to pursue legal action against Mr. Jones.

Use legal provisions and relevant case law to support your analysis.

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