Carvel v. Noonan case
Question: On what theory did the franchisees sue Carvel?
Question: What must a plaintiff prove to win on this theory?
Question: What does economic advantage mean?
Question: How does this tort differ from tortious interference with contract?
Question: What are the elements of tortious interference with contract?
Question: In the Carvel case, what was the basis for the plaintiffs claim of economic advantage? What did Carvel do to upset the plaintiffs?
Question: Did the court agree that this conduct amounted to tortious interference with prospective advantage? Why or why not?