Cohen v. Battaglia

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Nuss, C.J.:

The trial court dismissed the claims of two trustees alleging Marion Battaglia tortiously interfered with their existing contracts and prospective business relationships. A Court of Appeals panel affirmed the dismissal but on a different ground. We *543granted review and now reverse because the panel inappropriately resolved factual issues on a dispositive motion. We therefore remand to the trial court for additional proceedings.

Facts

According to the trustees’ amended petition, the salient facts are as follows:

Defendant Marion Battaglia owned a…