BUCK v. GALE


530 P.2d 1248 (1975)

Ralph J. BUCK, Appellant, v. Alfred R. GALE, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided January 23, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George A. Haslett, Jr., Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for appellant.

John S. Stewart, Kobin & Meyer, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and McALLISTER, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL, SLOPER and LEAVY, JJ.


HOLMAN, Justice.

Plaintiff brought an action alleging defendant maliciously prosecuted a civil action for breach of contract arising out of a sale of a business by defendant to plaintiff. Defendant demurred to plaintiff's complaint upon the ground that the complaint did not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action for malicious prosecution. The trial court sustained the demurrer and plaintiff appeals from an order of dismissal.

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