Sprint Communications Co., LP v. Leggett

Opinion of the Court by

Justice VENTERS.

We granted discretionary review in this matter to consider issues relating to a landowner’s abuse of process claim and other related claims, against a long-distance telephone communications carrier for its conduct in attempting to use the power of eminent domain to acquire the landowner’s property. Specifically, we consider whether the tort of abuse of process may be established solely on the basis of actions that occurred at or before the commencement of the legal process.

I. RELEVANT FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant, Sprint Communications Company,…