The Schoolmaster's Case
Court of Common Pleas of England
Y.B. Hilary 11 Hen. 4 (1410)
Relevant factsFree
A grammar-school teacher (defendant) opened a competing school in Gloucester without obtaining a grant from the Prior, charging students 12 pence compared to the established Grammar School's 40-pence fee. Employees of the Grammar School (plaintiffs), which held a franchise from the Prior, sued the new teacher for trespassing on that franchise.
IssueFree
Whether a franchise holder may recover compensation from a new competing business solely because the competitor charges lower fees for the same services.
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