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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 7 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from LaFrenier v. Kinirey.

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1 LaFrenier v. Kinirey Anchor
mad · 2007
green “malicious use of legal process to accomplish some ulterior purpose for which it was not designed or intended, or which was not the legitimate purpose of the particular process employed.” 4
2 Silvia v. BLDG. INSPECTOR OF WEST BRIDGEWATER
massappct · 1993
green “causing papers to issue by a court 'to bring a party or property within its jurisdiction.” 3

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