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OUJI-CIV No. 16.3
MALICIOUS PROSECUTION --- PROBABLE CAUSE DEFINED
MALICIOUS PROSECUTION --- PROBABLE CAUSE DEFINED
Probable cause was present if the facts and circumstances known to [Defendant]
were such as to justify a person of prudence and caution in believing that the action of
filing suit or complaint against [Plaintiff] was justified.
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- 2026-08-23
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- 2026-08-23
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