The defendant corporate officer brought a Rule 21.01(1)(b) motion to strike a claim against him personally for inducing breach of contract.
The plaintiff alleged that the officer caused the corporate defendant to improperly draw on a letter of credit without the contractually required notice.
The court held that corporate officers are generally protected from personal liability unless the pleading alleges facts showing conduct outside the scope of authority or an independently actionable wrong.
The amended statement of claim contained only conclusory allegations and failed to plead sufficient material facts to establish a personal cause of action.
The claim against the officer was struck, but the plaintiff was granted leave to amend its pleading.
