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malicious prosecution claim in Alaska

5 Alaska opinions name it 1 courts 1981–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alaska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Albertson v. Raboffgreen
cal · 1956 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025A counterclaim is compulsory “if it arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party’s claim,” or the counterclaim is forever waived.44 A counterclaim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the original claim when there is a “logical relationship” between them; “the claims share[] the same evidentiary basis,” such as “time, space, origin, or motivation,” “similar testimony . . . the same exhibits, and the same parties”; and “a decision on [the] 40 Freidberg v. Cox, 242 Cal. Rptr. 851, 855 (Cal. App. 1987) (citing Albertson v. Raboff, 295

2025A counterclaim is compulsory “if it arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party’s claim,” or the counterclaim is forever waived.44 A counterclaim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the original claim when there is a “logical relationship” between them; “the claims share[] the same evidentiary basis,” such as “time, space, origin, or motivation,” “similar testimony . . . the same exhibits, and the same parties”; and “a decision on [the] 40 Freidberg v. Cox, 242 Cal. Rptr. 851, 855 (Cal. App. 1987) (citing Albertson v. Raboff, 295

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Freidberg v. Coxgreen
calctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A counterclaim is compulsory “if it arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party’s claim,” or the counterclaim is forever waived.44 A counterclaim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the original claim when there is a “logical relationship” between them; “the claims share[] the same evidentiary basis,” such as “time, space, origin, or motivation,” “similar testimony . . . the same exhibits, and the same parties”; and “a decision on [the] 40 Freidberg v. Cox, 242 Cal. Rptr. 851, 855 (Cal. App. 1987) (citing Albertson v. Raboff, 295

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Crowley v. Katlemangreen
cal · 1994 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A counterclaim is compulsory “if it arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party’s claim,” or the counterclaim is forever waived.44 A counterclaim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the original claim when there is a “logical relationship” between them; “the claims share[] the same evidentiary basis,” such as “time, space, origin, or motivation,” “similar testimony . . . the same exhibits, and the same parties”; and “a decision on [the] 40 Freidberg v. Cox, 242 Cal. Rptr. 851, 855 (Cal. App. 1987) (citing Albertson v. Raboff, 295

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Stephens v. State, Department of Revenuegreen
alaska · 1987 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015We have previously held that a malicious prosecution claim requires “(1) a criminal proceeding instituted or continued by the defendant against the plaintiff; (2) termination of the proceeding in favor of the plaintiff; (3) absence of probable cause for the proceeding; and (4) ‘malice[,]’ or a primary purpose other than that of bringing an offender to justice.”25 Given that Trask apparently uncovered no evidence that the 25 Greywolf v. Carroll, 151 P.3d 1234, 1241 (Alaska 2007) (quoting Stephens v. State, Dep’t of Revenue, 746 P.2d 908, 911 (Alaska 1987)). -1 12- 1536 Borough Attorney acted wi

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Greywolf v. Carrollgreen
alaska · 2007 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015We have previously held that a malicious prosecution claim requires “(1) a criminal proceeding instituted or continued by the defendant against the plaintiff; (2) termination of the proceeding in favor of the plaintiff; (3) absence of probable cause for the proceeding; and (4) ‘malice[,]’ or a primary purpose other than that of bringing an offender to justice.”25 Given that Trask apparently uncovered no evidence that the 25 Greywolf v. Carroll, 151 P.3d 1234, 1241 (Alaska 2007) (quoting Stephens v. State, Dep’t of Revenue, 746 P.2d 908, 911 (Alaska 1987)). -1 12- 1536 Borough Attorney acted wi

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Chapman v. Grimm & Grimm, P.C.green
indctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Chapman v. Grimm & Grimm, P.C., 638 N.E.2d 462, 466 (Ind.App.1994) (holding that motions to modify custody cannot be considered the "initiation of a proceeding” sufficient to establish a malicious prosecution claim). 9 .

1999See Chapman v. Grimm & Grimm, P.C., 638 N.E.2d 462, 466 (Ind.App.1994) (holding that motions to modify custody cannot be considered the "initiation of a proceeding” sufficient to establish a malicious prosecution claim). 9 .

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Begier v. Stromgreen
calctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Begier v. Strom, 46 Cal.App.4th 877 , 54 Cal.Rptr.2d 158, 164-65 (1996) (holding that ex-husband could not sue ex-wife for malicious prosecution for allegations of child sexual molestation in the divorce dissolution because malicious prosecution causes of action cannot be based on family law matters); Bidna v. Rosen, 19 Cal.App.4th 27 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 251, 257 (1993) (imposing a bright-line rule that malicious prosecution claims do not lie in family law matters); Green v. Uccelli, 207 Cal.App.3d 1112 , 255 Cal.Rptr. 315, 319 (1989) (holding that the proper relief for wrongful order

1999See, e.g., Begier v. Strom, 46 Cal.App.4th 877 , 54 Cal.Rptr.2d 158, 164-65 (1996) (holding that ex-husband could not sue ex-wife for malicious prosecution for allegations of child sexual molestation in the divorce dissolution because malicious prosecution causes of action cannot be based on family law matters); Bidna v. Rosen, 19 Cal.App.4th 27 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 251, 257 (1993) (imposing a bright-line rule that malicious prosecution claims do not lie in family law matters); Green v. Uccelli, 207 Cal.App.3d 1112 , 255 Cal.Rptr. 315, 319 (1989) (holding that the proper relief for wrongful order

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Bidna v. Rosengreen
calctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Begier v. Strom, 46 Cal.App.4th 877 , 54 Cal.Rptr.2d 158, 164-65 (1996) (holding that ex-husband could not sue ex-wife for malicious prosecution for allegations of child sexual molestation in the divorce dissolution because malicious prosecution causes of action cannot be based on family law matters); Bidna v. Rosen, 19 Cal.App.4th 27 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 251, 257 (1993) (imposing a bright-line rule that malicious prosecution claims do not lie in family law matters); Green v. Uccelli, 207 Cal.App.3d 1112 , 255 Cal.Rptr. 315, 319 (1989) (holding that the proper relief for wrongful order

1999See, e.g., Begier v. Strom, 46 Cal.App.4th 877 , 54 Cal.Rptr.2d 158, 164-65 (1996) (holding that ex-husband could not sue ex-wife for malicious prosecution for allegations of child sexual molestation in the divorce dissolution because malicious prosecution causes of action cannot be based on family law matters); Bidna v. Rosen, 19 Cal.App.4th 27 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 251, 257 (1993) (imposing a bright-line rule that malicious prosecution claims do not lie in family law matters); Green v. Uccelli, 207 Cal.App.3d 1112 , 255 Cal.Rptr. 315, 319 (1989) (holding that the proper relief for wrongful order

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Green v. Uccelligreen
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Begier v. Strom, 46 Cal.App.4th 877 , 54 Cal.Rptr.2d 158, 164-65 (1996) (holding that ex-husband could not sue ex-wife for malicious prosecution for allegations of child sexual molestation in the divorce dissolution because malicious prosecution causes of action cannot be based on family law matters); Bidna v. Rosen, 19 Cal.App.4th 27 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 251, 257 (1993) (imposing a bright-line rule that malicious prosecution claims do not lie in family law matters); Green v. Uccelli, 207 Cal.App.3d 1112 , 255 Cal.Rptr. 315, 319 (1989) (holding that the proper relief for wrongful order

1999See, e.g., Begier v. Strom, 46 Cal.App.4th 877 , 54 Cal.Rptr.2d 158, 164-65 (1996) (holding that ex-husband could not sue ex-wife for malicious prosecution for allegations of child sexual molestation in the divorce dissolution because malicious prosecution causes of action cannot be based on family law matters); Bidna v. Rosen, 19 Cal.App.4th 27 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 251, 257 (1993) (imposing a bright-line rule that malicious prosecution claims do not lie in family law matters); Green v. Uccelli, 207 Cal.App.3d 1112 , 255 Cal.Rptr. 315, 319 (1989) (holding that the proper relief for wrongful order

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Lane v. Bellgreen
calctapp5d · 2018 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A counterclaim is compulsory “if it arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the opposing party’s claim,” or the counterclaim is forever waived.44 A counterclaim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the original claim when there is a “logical relationship” between them; “the claims share[] the same evidentiary basis,” such as “time, space, origin, or motivation,” “similar testimony . . . the same exhibits, and the same parties”; and “a decision on [the] 40 Freidberg v. Cox, 242 Cal. Rptr. 851, 855 (Cal. App. 1987) (citing Albertson v. Raboff, 295

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
David Griffith v. Roger Hemphill and Donald Davis green
alaska · 2022
2 sentences

2025In support of the malicious prosecution claim, Griffith alleged that “both proceedings, specific performance and breach of contract, terminated in [his] favor.” He alleged that “there was no probable cause for the proceedings as the defendants could not exercise the option contract” and that the primary purpose of the proceedings was “malice, retaliation and intentional delay, and not the enforcement of the contract.” In support of the abuse of process claim, Griffith alleged that “[t]he defendants had multiple ulterior purposes” such as “intentionally delaying the F.E.D. while looking for oth

2025In support of the malicious prosecution claim, Griffith alleged that “both proceedings, specific performance and breach of contract, terminated in [his] favor.” He alleged that “there was no probable cause for the proceedings as the defendants could not exercise the option contract” and that the primary purpose of the proceedings was “malice, retaliation and intentional delay, and not the enforcement of the contract.” In support of the abuse of process claim, Griffith alleged that “[t]he defendants had multiple ulterior purposes” such as “intentionally delaying the F.E.D. while looking for oth

12025–2025
City of Nome v. Ailak green
alaska · 1977
1 sentence

1986Id.

11986–1986
Bollinger v. Jarrett green
mont · 1965
2 sentences

1981Kraft v. National Surety Co., 75 F.2d 141 (9th Cir.1935); Nataros v. Superior Court, 113 Ariz. 498 , 557 P.2d 1055 (1976); Bollinger v. Jarrett, 146 Mont. 355 , 406 P.2d 834 (1965).

1981Kraft v. National Surety Co., 75 F.2d 141 (9th Cir.1935); Nataros v. Superior Court, 113 Ariz. 498 , 557 P.2d 1055 (1976); Bollinger v. Jarrett, 146 Mont. 355 , 406 P.2d 834 (1965).

11981–1981
Nataros v. Superior Court of Maricopa County green
ariz · 1976
2 sentences

1981Kraft v. National Surety Co., 75 F.2d 141 (9th Cir.1935); Nataros v. Superior Court, 113 Ariz. 498 , 557 P.2d 1055 (1976); Bollinger v. Jarrett, 146 Mont. 355 , 406 P.2d 834 (1965).

1981Kraft v. National Surety Co., 75 F.2d 141 (9th Cir.1935); Nataros v. Superior Court, 113 Ariz. 498 , 557 P.2d 1055 (1976); Bollinger v. Jarrett, 146 Mont. 355 , 406 P.2d 834 (1965).

11981–1981
Kraft v. National Surety Co. neutral
ca9 · 1935
2 sentences

1981Kraft v. National Surety Co., 75 F.2d 141 (9th Cir. 1935); Nataros v. Superior Court, 113 Ariz. 498 , 557 P.2d 1055 (1976); Bollinger v. Jarrett, 146 Mont. 355 , 406 P.2d 834 (1965).

1981Kraft v. National Surety Co., 75 F.2d 141 (9th Cir.1935); Nataros v. Superior Court, 113 Ariz. 498 , 557 P.2d 1055 (1976); Bollinger v. Jarrett, 146 Mont. 355 , 406 P.2d 834 (1965).

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

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