Blumenfeld v. R. M. Shoemaker Co.

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that appellees failed to plead or prove causes of action for malicious use of process or abuse of process. We agree and, accordingly, reverse the judgment of the lower court. 1

In 1968, appellee Jack W. Blumenfeld began preparations to build a high-rise apartment building in Philadelphia. His solely-owned corporation, appellee Jane Development Corporation, took title to the premises in December, 1969. In February, 1970, appellees entered into negotiations with appellant R. M. Shoemaker Co. regarding construction of the project. Appellees discontinued these…