List and Briefly Explain the Elements of the Tort of Malicious

question 73

Essay

List and briefly explain the elements of the tort of malicious prosecution.

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Definitions:

Publicly Owned

A description for businesses or assets owned by the government or the public sector, often emphasizing their accountability and service to the public rather than profit motive.

Tragedy of the Commons

A situation where individual users, acting independently according to their own self-interest, deplete or spoil shared resources, leading to overall degradation.

Rival In Consumption

A characteristic of a good whereby one person's use diminishes the ability of another person to use the same good.

Variable Toll Road

A toll road system where toll charges vary based on factors like time of day, traffic volume, or type of vehicle to manage congestion and optimize traffic flow.