Which of the Following Torts Seek to Compensate People Wrongfully

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following torts seek to compensate people wrongfully subjected to litigation?

• A) Malicious prosecution, wrongful civil proceedings, and abuse of process.
• B) Wrongful civil proceedings, but not malicious prosecution or abuse of process.
• C) Abuse of process, but not malicious prosecution or wrongful civil proceedings.
• D) Malicious prosecution and wrongful civil proceedings, but not abuse of process.
• E) Malicious prosecution and abuse of process, but not wrongful civil proceedings.

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Definitions:

Judgment

A legal decision made by a court following a lawsuit.

State Government

The governing body of a state within a federated entity, such as the United States, which has its own separate powers and jurisdiction within its territory, following a constitution or laws specific to that state.

Personal Jurisdiction

The legal power a court has to make a decision regarding the party being sued within its territory.

Courts

Institutions established by governments to adjudicate disputes, interpret laws, and administer justice within a legal framework.