Malicious Prosecution
Malicious prosecution is the misuse of legal machinery for an improper purpose. To prove malicious prosecution, you must prove that: (1) a criminal or civil judicial proceeding was commenced against you; (2) the proceeding was instigated by the person whom you assert is liable; (3) termination of the judicial proceeding in your favor; (4) the proceeding was instigated with malice; (5) the person whom you assert is liable lacked probable cause for the prosecution; and, (6) you were damaged.
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