Hartley v. Water Resources Dept.

*519ROSSMAN, J.

In this action, plaintiff alleges claims for malicious prosecution and abuse of process. Defendants appeal from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff on both claims. We reverse the judgment on plaintiffs malicious prosecution claim and remand. We also reverse the judgment on plaintiffs abuse of process claim.

Plaintiff was a well digger and possessed drilling and contracting licenses. Defendant Sparks is a state watermaster. Defendant Leeds was employed by the Department of Water Resources (department) to assist watermasters in the enforcement of the laws…