What is the tort of the malicious abuse of process/malicious use of process?
In many cases, a bitter ex-wife files many frivolous criminal and domestic violence complaints against her husband. I have seen many cases, wherein a bitter ex-wife sole concern is only to destroy their husband. In many cases, they do a great job! A husband can sue his ex-wife in an egregious case for a tort that is called the malicious abuse of process. This cause of action should only be considered in the most egregious set of facts because it is very difficult to prove. However, the filing of a complaint for abuse of process against a raging ex-wife could slow her down, and make her think twice against filing any more frivolous criminal or domestic violence complaints.
