§ 12-30. Malicious prosecution.  


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  • If, upon trial before the municipal judge, or the court to which an appeal is taken, it appears to the satisfaction of the court or jury trying the case that the prosecution was malicious and without probable cause, the court shall so state in its finding, or the jury in its verdict, and the court shall enter judgment for costs against the person at whose instance the complaint was made, and shall issue execution therefor.

(Ord. No. 163, Art. 1, § 24, 2-1-77)