Practice point: A cause of action sounding in abuse of process requires an unlawful interference with one's person or property.
Students should note that merely commencing a civil action, even with a malicious motive, is insufficient to make out the cause of action.
Case: Tenore v. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C., NY Slip Op 06370 (2d Dept. 2010)
Tomorrow's issue: Family Law.
