This is an action for malicious prosecution in which, upon defendant's failure to appear, I took an inquest.
In order to prevail, plaintiff must prove four elements: (1) institution of a criminal proceeding by defendant against plaintiff; (2) termination of the proceeding in plaintiff's favor; (3) absence of probable cause; and (4) malice. (Munoz v. City of New York,
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