294Damages for detrimental action

294 Damages for detrimental action (1) A person who takes detrimental action against someone else is liable in damages to anyone who suffers detriment as a result. (2) Detrimental action is a tort and damages may be recovered in a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction. (3) Any remedy that may be given by a court for a tort, including exemplary damages, may be given by a court in a proceeding under this section. (4) The right of a person to bring a proceeding for damages under this section does not affect any other right or remedy available to the person arising from detrimental action.

Detrimental action against a person Part 7.3