Question: Sam was angry with Jaime because both men were up for a job promotion at the company at which they worked and Jaime got the

Sam was angry with Jaime because both men were up for a job promotion at the company at which they worked and Jaime got the promotion. Sam decided that he could perhaps get Jaime's job if he made Jaime seem dishonest. Shortly before his promotion, Jaime had sold Sam his used car for a fair price. Sam lied and claimed that Jaime had committed fraud during the course of the sale. Sam pressed charges against Jaime for fraud. At the trial, Sam's lies were unconvincing and Jaime was found not guilty. Upset at having been forced to endure a stressful trial, Jaime now decides to sue for malicious prosecution. Does Sam have any defenses? Group of answer choices No, Sam committed malicious prosecution. No, and Sam might be liable for false arrest. Yes, Sam is not a prosecutor. Yes, Jaime was found innocent so he did not suffer harm

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