Salloom v. Lister

Agnes, A.J.

This is a civil action arising out of damages allegedly sustained by the plaintiffs as a result of the cutting and removal of trees by the defendant on the plaintiffs’ property. In addition to loss of trees, the plaintiffs also allege that the actions of the defendant have put a cloud on their title. The parties are presently before the court on the defendant’s motion for partial summary judgment as to Count IV, Slander of Title. There was no hearing on the matter; instead the motion was decided on the papers submitted by both parties. For the following reasons the defendant’s…