The WLR Daily case summaries
[2016] WLR (D) 401
Supreme Court
Willers v Joyce and another
[2016] UKSC 43
2016 March 7;
July 20
Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury PSC, Baroness Hale of Richmond DPSC, Lord Mance, Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, Lord Wilson, Lord Sumption, Lord Reed, Lord Toulson JJSC
Tort— Cause of action— Malicious prosecution— Action brought against company director in respect of breaches of contractual and fiduciary duties— Claim withdrawn before trial— Company director claiming damages for malicious prosecution of civil proceedings— Whether tort of malicious prosecution of civil proceedings existing in English law