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Abuse of process is the improper use of the courts and other legal processes for an improper or unlawful motive or purpose, such as harassment or coercion. Abuse of process is an intentional tort (wrong) and may arise in a civil or criminal proceeding.

In Idaho, abuse of process is recognized as a civil cause of action. It occurs when someone uses the legal system with an ulterior motive, rather than to resolve a legitimate legal dispute. This might involve filing a lawsuit, using discovery methods, or other legal procedures in a way that is not intended for their proper legal purpose, but rather to harass, intimidate, or achieve an unlawful objective. To establish a claim for abuse of process in Idaho, the plaintiff must typically show that the defendant had an ulterior motive or purpose and that a willful act was performed in the use of the process that was not proper in the regular conduct of the proceeding. This tort aims to protect individuals from the misuse of legal mechanisms and to uphold the integrity of the legal system. Victims of abuse of process may be entitled to recover damages, including compensatory and sometimes punitive damages, if they can prove their case.

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