Hoey Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. Ricci

¶ 1. Ted Ricci appeals from a judgment in favor of Hoey Outdoor Advertising, Inc., that determined Hoey's lease of a billboard on Ricci's property is valid and enforceable. The judgment also requires Ricci to pay Hoey damages for cutting down the billboard and interfering with Hoey's relationship with the company that advertises on the billboard. Finally, the judgment requires Ricci to pay Hoey's costs and reasonable attorney fees because Ricci maintained a frivolous defense.

¶ 2. We affirm the trial court's conclusion that the lease is enforceable and that Ricci is liable for intentional…