Washington Code > Chapter 9.62 – Malicious prosecution — Abuse of process
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| § 9.62.010 | Malicious prosecution |
| § 9.62.020 | Instituting suit in name of another |
Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 9.62 - Malicious prosecution -- Abuse of process
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.