Jones v. Tri-State Realty, Inc.

Plaintiff appeals a summary judgment in favor of defendant Tri-State Realty, contending there is a material issue of fact raised by the affidavits and pleadings which prevents a summary judgment. Defendant moved for dismissal of the appeal on the ground that this court lacks jurisdiction.

We first consider the jurisdictional question raised by defendant’s motion to dismiss the appeal. The cause of action arises out of an eviction. Plaintiff alleged that the three defendants, Tri-State Realty and two named individuals, hired an assailant to evict plaintiff and as a result of the outrageous…