SELYA, Circuit Judge.
This case requires us to explore the parameters of the doctrine of quasi-judicial immunity. The underlying litigation is a will contest turned conspiracy case. The plaintiff prevailed in probate court, but only after two and a half years of pretrial discovery and legal wrangling. All the while, the estate's assets waned and the legal fees waxed.
In the end, the plaintiff, although found to be the sole lawful heir of the decedent, had...
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