abuse of process

abuse of process. The improper and tortious use of a legitimately issued court process to obtain a result that is either unlawful or beyond the process’s scope.

— Also termed abuse of legal process; malicious abuse of process; malicious abuse of legal process; wrongful process; wrongful process of law. Cf. MALICIOUS PROSECUTION. [Cases: Process 168–171. C.J.S. Process §§ 106–114.]

“One who uses a legal process, whether criminal or civil, against another primarily to accomplish a purpose for which it is not designed is subject to liability to the other for harm caused by the abuse of process.” Restatement (Second) of Torts § 682 (1977).

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