Wrongful institution of Legal Proceedings

Question 0

Define malicious prosecution

Answer 0

any civil or criminal proceedings without probable cause or for an improper purpose

Question 1

What are the two causes of action for wrongful institution of legal proceedings?

Answer 1

(1) Malicious prosecution

(2) Abuse of process

Question 2

Define abuse of process

Answer 2

use of any legal process for an improper purpose