Inference of Malice From Lack of Probable Cause; Rebuttal of Inference

1. Law
2. Georgia Code
3. Torts
4. False Arrest, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution, and Abusive Litigation
5. Malicious Prosecution
6. Inference of Malice From Lack of Probable Cause; Rebuttal of Inference

A total lack of probable cause is a circumstance from which malice may be inferred; however, the inference may be rebutted by proof.

(Orig. Code 1863, § 2929; Code 1868, § 2936; Code 1873, § 2987; Code 1882, § 2987; Civil Code 1895, § 3848; Civil Code 1910, § 4444; Code 1933, § 105-804.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 52 Am. Jur. 2d, Malicious Prosecution, § 45 et seq.

C.J.S.

- 54 C.J.S., Malicious Prosecution, § 45 et seq.

ALR.

- Actual belief on part of prosecutor as element of probable cause in action for malicious prosecution, 65 A.L.R. 225.

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