Explanation:

- Option 1: The suit abates

- Generally, certain personal rights or claims end with the death of a party, such as malicious prosecution.

- The rationale is that the personal grievances and character-focused elements are no longer addressable.

- Option 2: The suit does not abate

- Some legal claims can continue through an estate, typically those related to contractual obligations or property disputes. Malicious arrest claims typically do not follow this.

- Option 3: Either (A) or (B)

- Suggests flexibility, but not common in malicious arrest cases as these are personal claims.

- Option 4: None of these

- Implies an alternative not listed, unlikely given the context.

Option 1: The suit abates is typically the correct answer for cases of malicious arrest due to the personal nature of the claim.