Question

Scenario 1:

Alvin, a renowned artist, signed an exclusive contract with Fine Arts Gallery to display and sell his artwork. The contract stipulated that Alvin cannot enter into any similar agreements with other galleries during the term of the contract.

Without consent from Fine Arts Gallery, another gallery, Artistry Maison, approached Alvin and offered him a more favorable contract. Alvin, enticed by the better terms, signed the contract with Artistry Maison, breaching his exclusive agreement with Fine Arts Gallery.

Can Fine Arts Gallery file a case for tortious interference against Artistry Maison? Discuss the legal basis and requirements for a successful claim of tortious interference under Article 1314 of the Civil Code.

Scenario 2:

Alice is the owner of a successful restaurant, serving delicious seafood dishes. Bob, who owns a neighboring restaurant, is envious of Alice's success and wants to sabotage her business. Bob contacts several suppliers and convinces them to stop providing seafood ingredients to Alice's restaurant, making it difficult for her to continue operating.

Can Alice file a case for tortious interference against Bob and the suppliers? Discuss the elements that Alice needs to establish in order to succeed in her claim of tortious interference under Article 1314 of the Civil Code.