A bill for an act relating to malicious prosecution arising from civil actions between private parties.

Summary

The bill creates a new civil cause of action so a person can sue another private party who started a civil case against them without proper justification. It defines the needed elements—lack of probable cause, malicious intent, a favorable outcome for the plaintiff, and actual damages—while limiting the injuries that must be shown. The measure applies only to disputes between private individuals, not to actions involving the government.

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