Fust v. Francois

RHODES, Judge.

Defendants David Francois and Butler Hill Investment, Inc. 1 appeal from a judgment in favor of Plaintiffs Carl and Rita Fust in the sum of $500,000 and $600,000, respectively, after remittitur. The Fusts sued Francois for malicious prosecution arising out of an earlier suit filed by Francois against the Fusts for trespass, defamation and harassment. On appeal, Francois asserts six points of error. We affirm.

This case involves a long-running dispute between two abutting property owners. A rendition of the facts pertinent to the issues on appeal follows. Carl and Rita Fust owned…