Fendrich v. Lauck

WOLLMAN, Chief Justice.

Appellants brought suit against appellees alleging two causes of action, malicious prosecution and libel. Appellants appeal from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of appellees on both causes of action.* We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

I

Malicious Prosecution

George Fendrich (appellant Gary Fend-rich’s uncle) owned certain farm property that appellee Robert Lauck had farmed under an oral lease since 1970. In the fall of 1978, Gary Fendrich expressed an interest in renting this property and was informed by George Fendrich that he could do…