Yoost v. Caspari

Counterdefendant Hank Asher appeals by leave granted the trial court’s order denying his motion for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(1). He asserts that the trial court erred by ruling it that had limited jurisdiction over him under Michigan’s long-arm statute, MCL 600.705(2), on the basis that defendant/counterplaintiff Irwin C. Zalcberg (Zalcberg) made a prima facie showing that Asher conspired with plaintiff, Wally Yoost, to commit the tort of abuse of process in Michigan. We reverse and remand for entry of an order granting Asher summary disposition.

I. SUMMARY OF FACTS AND…