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Proving “Malice” in Malicious Prosecution Actions

Malicious prosecution involves the wrongful use of the justice system to punish, harass, or oppress another person. To prove malicious prosecution, the claimant (who was generally the defendant in the allegedly malicious action which prompted the malicious prosecution suit) must prove all four of the following elements: 1.  Commencement of a civil (or criminal) legal… Read More »