Katzenberger v. State

OPINION

BENCH, Judge:

Plaintiffs Walter and Ruth Katzenberger appeal from a summary judgment dismissing their action for reformation of a deed and from a judgment against them for trespass and intentional interference with contractual relations. We reverse the summary judgment and remand the case for trial.

In early September, 1970, plaintiffs contacted the then Utah Department of Highways, now defendant Utah Department of Transportation, to inquire about purchasing a small pie-shaped piece of property located between the eastern boundary of their property and the 1-215 Belt Route fence. Letter…