Hillside Associates v. Stravato

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

This matter came before the Supreme Court on the appeal of Hillside Associates (Hillside or plaintiff) from a directed verdict in favor of Louis R. Stravato (Stravato or defendant). The sole issue before us is whether the defendant’s appeal of the issuance of a building permit to the plaintiff can subject the defendant to liability for malicious prosecution and/or abuse of process. For the reasons stated herein, we conclude that such causes of action may arise from the misuse of administrative proceedings. Facts pertinent to this appeal follow.

BACKGROUND

The…