Crabtree v. Rogers

Appellant brought suit against appellees for slander of title, trespass, and conspiracy and asked for compensatory and punitive damages. After appellees answered, setting forth several affirmative defenses, they moved for summary judgment and appellant moved for partial summary judgment. The trial court granted appellees’ motion, denied appellant’s, and awarded costs to appellees for copies of depositions. We reverse the grant of summary judgment and the award of costs and affirm the denial of partial summary judgment.

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