Aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty

A claim for aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty requires:


 * 1) a fiduciary duty on the part of the primary wrongdoer;
 * 2) a breach of this fiduciary duty;
 * 3) knowledge of the breach by the alleged aider and abettor; and
 * 4) the aider and abettor's substantial assistance or encouragement of the wrongdoing.

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