Explore 13 court opinions on Probable Cause In Civil Litigation. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Settlement Agreement Unenforceable Due to Lack of Mutual Assent
John J. Dierlam v. Robert L. Mungle, Lynda Enderli and Ruben J. Garcia Jr., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over t...
Appellate court affirms dismissal of emotional distress and defamation claims
Rosalyn D. Marvin v. Carl Jones, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rosalyn D. Marvin, appealed the trial court's dismis...
Appellate Court Enforces "As Is" Clause in Business Sale Contract
Terri Blevins v. Beverly Brown, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the enforceability of a contract for the sal...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Probable Cause
Krista v. Thompson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in Krista v. Thompson involved a plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecu...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case
Charles Bozzo v. Jennifer Nanasy, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...
Ohio Court Affirms Dismissal of Malicious Prosecution Claim
Kelley v. Horton, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in Kelley v. Horton involved a plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecution...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case
Pamela Smothers v. Roger Childers, decided by Eleventh Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment t...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case
Charles Bozzo v. Jennifer Nanasy, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Landlord Wins Rent Dispute; Tenant's Counterclaims Rejected
Huron v. Kisil, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a landlord's claim for unpaid rent and damages against a former tenant....
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Arrest Case
Rachel Welty v. Bryant Dunaway, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of "Initiation" by Defendant
Grant Gambaiani v. Brittany Greene, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Ninth Circuit: Patent troll not liable for malicious prosecution
In Re Ex Parte Application of Gregory Gliner, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit considered whether a "patent troll" could be held liable...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Harassment and Retaliation Case
Christine Sugar v. Michael Burnett, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...