Laird v. Vogel

ON REHEARING

This appeal by Agnes Laird is from a summary judgment for the defendants Charlotte Vogel and Herman Cohen in an action brought by Agnes Laird for fraud and deceit, malicious prosecution and abuse of process.

The cause grew out of litigation over a tax deed. A tax sale was held on Agnes Laird’s property at which Charlotte Vogel was the successful bidder. Ms. Laird maintained that the tax sale was illegal and refused to remove her possessions from the property. Ms. Vogel was represented by her brother, Herman Cohen, who had formerly represented Agnes Laird. A tax deed was issued to…