Scientific Products v. Garcia

NESBITT, Judge.

The Garcias issued several worthless cheeks to Scientific Products. After unsuccessfully attempting to collect on the checks, Scientific Products turned over the dishonored checks and all other relevant information to the state attorney. The state attorney’s office filed charges against Charles Garcia which were eventually dropped. Subsequently, the Garcias brought the present' action for malicious prosecution against Scientific Products. From a final judgment awarding the plaintiff compensatory and punitive damages, Scientific Products appeals. We reverse.

Section 832.07(l)(a),…