Which of the following statements about malicious prosecution is true?
A)All U.S.courts permit a suit for wrongful civil proceedings.
B)The criminal proceeding must terminate in the plaintiff's favor in order for his suit to be sustained.
C)It is the tort of causing someone to be prosecuted for a criminal act,knowing that there was probable cause to believe that the plaintiff committed the crime.
D)The defendant must show that the plaintiff acted with some purpose other than bringing the guilty to justice.
E)A mere complaint to the authorities is sufficient to establish the tort.

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In order for a plaintiff to sustain a suit for malicious prosecution, the criminal proceeding against them must terminate in their favor. This means that the charges must be dismissed, they must be acquitted, or they must win on appeal. Choices A, C, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the elements of malicious prosecution.

Which of the Following Statements About Malicious Prosecution Is True