Berdick v. Costilla

MORRIS, Judge.

Appellants Kostas, Inc., and Kenneth Berdick appeal a final judgment dismissing with prejudice their complaint against Gabe Costilla. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The complaint filed by appellants alleges that Gabe Costilla is the owner and landlord of commercial property he leased to Maria Longo through her power of attorney, Constantine Angeles. Longo leased the property for five years for the purpose of opening a restaurant. A corporation, Kostas, Inc., was formed to operate the *317restaurant. Longo and Angeles borrowed money from Kenneth Berdick to purchase…