Chapter 25 - CHAPTER 25 MALICIOUS PROSECUTION

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 25 MALICIOUS PROSECUTION

Richard M. Murray, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 25.1 THE CAUSE OF ACTION

§ 25.2 THE DISTINCTION FROM ABUSE OF PROCESS

§ 25.3 ELEMENTS

§ 25.3.1—Claims Arising from Civil Cases
§ 25.3.2—Claims Arising from Criminal Cases

§ 25.4 ELEMENTS DEFINED

§ 25.4.1—Favorable Termination
§ 25.4.2—Probable Cause
§ 25.4.3—Malice

§ 25.5 DEFENSES

§ 25.5.1—Immunity
§ 25.5.2—Advice of Counsel
§ 25.5.3—Statute of Limitations
§ 25.5.4—Designation of Nonparty at Fault
§ 25.5.5—Comparative Fault Not a Defense

§ 25.6 REMEDIES

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