William Brown sued Trident Wholesale and related defendants for malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The defendants appealed the denial of their motions for summary judgment, arguing that the trial court had applied the wrong standards to probable cause and the elements of Brown’s claims. The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated the order in both companion cases and remanded. Because the trial court’s ruling did not adequately address the legal grounds raised by the defendants, the appellate court declined to resolve the remaining arguments in the first instance. The cases were returned for further proceedings consistent with the opinion.