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ABUSE OF PROCESS
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The tort of bringing or instituting a civil or criminal action against the plaintiff without legitimate basis out of malice or for an improper purpose. (see malicious prosecution)
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APPROPRIATION OF LIKENESS
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The tort of unauthorized use of the name or likeness of a person in a manner that implies endorsement of a product or support of a cause. it does not include the publication of names and photographs in new articles and matters of legitimate public interest. Damages are often awarded in RESTITUTION measured by the profit to the defendant. (see INVASION OF PRIVACY)
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ASSAULT
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The tort of intentionally acting to cause plaintiff reasonable apprehension of a battery. The plaintiff must be apprehensive.
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