Smith v. Lucia

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• finding probable cause as a matter of law and noting that while probable cause and malice are separate elements, lack of probable cause may provide the basis for malice, but not vice versa
• finding probable cause as a matter of law and noting that while probable cause and malice are separate elements, lack of probable cause may provide the basis for malice, but not vice versa

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