Multiple Choice
Because Jim hates Bill, Jim initiates a criminal case against Bill for which there was probable cause.Yet the charges against Bill are dismissed.Bill then sues Jim for malicious prosecution.
A) Jim's motive is irrelevant to the success or failure of Bill's malicious prosecution action against Jim.
B) The dismissal of the charge against Bill ensures the success of his malicious prosecution action against Jim.
C) Bill can successfully sue Jim for malicious prosecution because of Jim's hate motive.
D) The existence of probable cause in the criminal case does not defeat Bill's action for malicious prosecution.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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