Chapter 3 Malicious Prosecution and False Imprisonment

Index

Section 3.1 Nature of Cause of Action and Elements of Prima Facie Case
Section 3.2 Relationship to False Imprisonment and Abuse of Process
Section 3.3 Commencement of Prosecution Against Malicious Prosecution Plaintiff and Instigation by Malicious Prosecution Defendant
Section 3.4 Termination of Proceeding in Favor of Malicious Prosecution Plaintiff
Section 3.5 Generally
Section 3.6 Presumptions
Section 3.7 Convictions
Section 3.8 Information Filed by Prosecutor
Section 3.9 Indictment
Section 3.10 Acquittal
Section 3.11 Dismissal of Criminal Charge
Section 3.12 Denial of Motion for Directed Verdict in Prior Litigation
Section 3.13 Termination of Prior Litigation in Favor of Malicious Prosecution Plaintiff
Section 3.14 Termination of Prior Litigation in Favor of Malicious Prosecution Defendant
Section 3.15 Malice
Section 3.16 Proof of Malice Necessary for Recovery of Actual Damages
Section 3.17 Proof of Malice Necessary for Recovery of Punitive Damages
Section 3.18 Civil and Criminal Malicious Prosecution Cases Distinguished
Section 3.19 Damages
Section 3.20 Statute of Limitations
Section 3.21 Merchants’ Statute
Section 3.22 Workers’ Compensation
Section 3.23 Scope of Employment
Section 3.24 Advice of Counsel
Section 3.25 Introduction
Section 3.26 Plaintiff’s Verdict-Directing Instruction
Section 3.27 Definition—Malice in Law
Section 3.28 Definition—Legal Malice
Section 3.29 Definition—Malice in Fact
Section 3.30 Punitive Damages
Section 3.31 Definition—Reasonable Grounds—Criminal Action
Section 3.32 Definition—Reasonable Grounds—Civil Action
Section 3.33 Nature of Cause of Action and Elements of Prima Facie Case
Section 3.34 Defendant’s Intent
Section 3.35 Restraint
Section 3.36 Restraint by Civilians
Section 3.37 Restraint by Police Officers
Section 3.38 Against Plaintiff’s Will
Section 3.39 Instigation
Section 3.40 Nominal and Actual Damages
Section 3.41 Punitive Damages
Section 3.42 Statute of Limitations
Section 3.43 Guilt and Detainee Confessions
Section 3.44 Consent
Section 3.45 Merchants’ Statute
Section 3.46 Workers’ Compensation
Section 3.47 Justification
Section 3.48 Sovereign and Official Immunity
Section 3.49 Scope of Employment
Section 3.50 Intervening Event
Section 3.51 Jury Instructions