tedly baseless lawsuit. Given the fact that the mere filing or service of a spurious claim is not itself actionable as abuse of process, see, e.g., McMurray v. U-Haul Co., 425 So. 2d 1208, 1209 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983); Blue v Weinstein, 381 So. 2d 308, 310 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980), it necessarily follows that Edwa

ng of that lawsuit. Fifth, abuse of process is based on process used for an immediate purpose other than that for which it was designed. See, e.g., McMurray v. U-Haul Co., 425 So. 2d 1208 and n. I (Fla. 4th DCA 1983). Edwards, however, does not allege that any specific process was used by Epstein for an

criminal, tinder the 9 court properly found that Russell showed — and 10 Civil Theft Statute 772.11. One, we think it's 10 again this is in the McMurray case — the 11 not applicable. Two is we don't think notice 11 non-existence of a genuine issue of material 12 is required. It's part of the -- t

ling. 4 my client in the counterclaim are really 4 And they go down and they cite relying on 5 Paragraphs 9, 10, and II. And the key is the 5 McMurray versus U-Haul which is the Fourth 6 action was filed for the sole purpose to 6 District case, which holds that the mere filing 7 intimidate Edw

ch requires abuse of the judicial system subsequent to the filing of a complaint — not purportedly unfounded allegations in a complaint. See, e.g., McMurray v. U-Haul Co., 425 So. 2d 1208, 1209 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983); Blue v Weinstein, 381 So. 2d 308, 310 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980). Finally, to the extent that Edw

r purpose after an action was filed and process served. See,. e.g., Della-Donna v. Nova University, Inc., 512 So. 2d 1051, 1055 (Fla. 4th DCA 1987); McMurray v. U-Haul Co, Inc., 425 So. 2d 1208, 1209-10 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983). Accordingly, the filing of an action itself does not constitute abuse of process.

, 443 So. 2d 1025, 1026 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986)(counterclaim allegedly causing undue expenditure of time and money did not constitute abuse of process); McMurray v. U-Haul Co., 425 So. 2d 1208, 1209 (Fla. 4'h DCA 1983)(same); Blue v. Weinstein, 381 So. 2d 308, 311 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980)("[N]o abuse of the - 4 -

www.fox44news.corn/news/local-news/killeen-woman-sentenced-to-205-months-in-federal- prison-for-two-bank-robberies> Waco, TX (10/23) reports in June, McMurray "pleaded guilty to two counts of bank robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.... FBI agents and Killeen Police

, 443 So. 2d 1025, 1026 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986)(counterclaim allegedly causing undue expenditure of time and money did not constitute abuse of process); McMurray v. U-Haul Co., 425 So. 2d 1208, 1209 (Fla. 4'h DCA 1983)(same); Blue v. Weinstein, 381 So. 2d 308, 311 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980)("[N]o abuse of the proces

n Antonio Division Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs and Killeen Police Chief Charles F. Kimble." KWKT-TV Waco, TX (10/23) reports in June, McMurray "pleaded guilty to two counts of bank robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. ... FBI agents and Killeen Police