abuse of process

ABUSE OF PROCESS

ABUSE OF PROCESS abuse of process. The improper and tortious use of a legitimately issued court process to obtain a result that is either unlawful or beyond the process’s scope. ¡ª Also termed abuse of legal process; malicious abuse of process; malicious abuse of legal process; wrongful process; wrongful process of law. Cf. MALICIOUS PROSECUTION. […]

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abuse of process

abuse of process The improper and tortious use of a legitimately issued court process to obtain a result that is either unlawful or beyond the process’s scope. ¡ª Also termed abuse of legal process; malicious abuse of process; malicious abuse of legal process; wrongful process; wrongful process of law. Cf. MALICIOUS PROSECUTION. [Cases: Process 168¨C171.

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