Malicious Prosecution

Malicious Prosecution

Kinds of Torts: Intentional Torts Malicious Prosecution and Infliction of Emotional Distress

Introduction to Malicious Prosecution

In the tort of malicious prosecution the tortfeasor knowingly brings a groundless criminal proceeding against another. For example, a person who knowingly makes a false accusation of theft against another commits the tort of malicious prosecution. A person who makes anonymous, threatening phone calls to someone and frightens him or her commits the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress.” (1)

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Guide to Malicious Prosecution


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