Journal Ass’n, 81 App. Div
Categories: Criminal Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
188, 80 N. Y. Supp. 1002.—Malicious arrest. An arrest made willfully and without probable cause, but in the course of a regular proceeding. —Malicious fimjury. An injury committed against a per son at the prompting of malice or hatred towards him, or done spitefully or wantonly.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
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