There is a legal term for this I just cant remember it.
This word means that if the judge finds that the plaintiff is suing as revenge then the case is dismissed.
2007-07-31 01:34:07 · 4 answers · asked by wcwill978 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are several terms for this. Malicious prosecution and abuse of process are both correct. A more recent term is a SLAPP lawsuit, which means "strategic lawsuit against public participation." SLAPP suits are illegal in my state by legislation. For more information on SLAPP suits, check Wikipedia. They have a good explanation of SLAPP suits.
2007-07-31 01:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know a return suit for being sued is called a countersuit....
but i don't think it might be the word you are looking for since coutersuits are not automatically dismissed.
2007-07-31 08:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Counter suit.
2007-07-31 09:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malicious prosecution -- or wrongful prosecution.
Also sometimes called harassment.
2007-07-31 08:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋