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section 1983malicious prosecutionprobable cause
Hand v. Gary
Hand v. Gary, 838 F.2d 1420 (5th Cir. 1988)
Key Principle
In a Section 1983 malicious-prosecution claim, the protection ordinarily afforded by a finding of probable cause can be defeated where that probable cause is tainted by the malicious or bad-faith actions of government officials.
Area of Law
General
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