Which of the following is the best example of malicious prosecution? 

A. Angel files a small-claims lawsuit against her next-door neighbor, who keeps dumping trash in Angel’s backyard. 
B. Jim files an unfounded criminal complaint against Francesco with the county prosecutor. 
C. Lisa files a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against her employer, alleging sexual discrimination. 
D. Murphy files a lien against a customer who has agreed to pay his debt over a period of several months, and all payments have been made (and accepted by Murphy) on time to date. 


Answer: B

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