Abuse of process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000288",
  "term": "Abuse of process",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The malicious and improper use of a regularly issued court process, such as a subpoena or arrest warrant, for a purpose other than that for which it was intended. This tort requires proof of an ulterior motive and a willful act in the use of the process not proper in the regular conduct of the proceeding. It differs from malicious prosecution, which concerns the initiation of a baseless lawsuit.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/abuse-of-process/"
}