Pesce v. First National Stores, Inc.

This is an action in tort by the plaintiff, Pesce, against the defendant, First National Stores, for: (1) interference with the plaintiffs contractual rights; and (2) for defamation of the plaintiff.

A review of the docket entries shows that there was an original co-defendant, John E. Cain Company; but that after a series of post-judgment motions, the findings and judgment against John E. Cain Company were vacated and Cain was dismissed as a party defendant.

A summary of the evidence presented at trial as contained in the report reveals that Pesce was a franchisee of John E. Cain Co. and was…