Elements
"The elements of a malicious prosecution claim are:
- Want of probable cause to initiate the prior criminal proceeding;
- Malice;
- Termination of the prior criminal proceedings; and
- Damage."
LaMantia v. Redisi, 118 Nev. 27, 30, 38 P.3d 877, 879 (Nev., 2002).
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A malicious prosecution claim requires that the defendant initiated, procured the institution of, or actively participated in the continuation of a criminal proceeding against the plaintiff.
LaMantia v. Redisi, 118 Nev. 27, 38 P.3d 877, 879-80 (2002).
