Rezendes v. Beaudette

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on April 9, 2002, pursuant to an order that directed both parties to appear to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this appeal should be decided at this time. The facts pertinent to this appeal are as follows.

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Facts and Travel

This appeal arises from a claim of malicious prosecution after plaintiff, Joyce Rezendes…