Batten v. Abrams

Edgerton, J. *

The lengthy trial of this case, complicated by its multifarious issues, resulted in a denial of all plaintiffs' many claims and in grants of damages to the respondents on their cross complaint for abuse of process in the total sum of $164,325.79. The plaintiffs have appealed from each and every trial court ruling, finding of fact and conclusion of law and judgment except those made on routine evidence questions.

In summary, these are the facts giving rise to this lawsuit. In January 1954, respondent Dr. Abrams acquired several lots in a then wooded, hilly, unimproved residential…