The tort of malicious prosecution affords a remedy when the defendant mounted a wrongful and unjustifiable civil suit against the plaintiff.

Malicious Prosecution

An intentional tort designed to protect against the wrongful initiation of criminal proceedings.

Civil Suit

A legal action taken by one individual against another in a court of law, typically over disputes or claims that do not involve criminal charges.

Remedy

Legal means or methods available to a party to enforce a right or compensate for the violation of a right under the law.