Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Malicious

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of malicious prosecution?

• A) Angel files a small-claims lawsuit against her next-door neighbor, who keeps dumping trash in Angel's backyard.
• B) Jim files an unfounded criminal complaint against Francesco with the county prosecutor.
• C) Lisa files a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against her employer, alleging sexual discrimination.
• D) Murphy files a lien against a customer who has agreed to pay his debt over a period of several months, and all payments have been made (and accepted by Murphy) on time to date.

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return on an investment.

Shareholder Leverage

The use of borrowed funds by shareholders to increase their potential returns from an investment.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income due to fixed costs in a company's business model.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on their income or profits.