[Home]Vexatious litigation

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Vexatious litigation is that which is brought, regardless of its merits (usually it has none) solely to harrass or subdue an adversary. It may take the form of a primary frivolous lawsuit or may be the repetitive, burdensome and unwarranted filing of meritless motions in a matter which is otherwise a meritorious cause of action. It is an abuse of the judicial process and almost always brings down sanctions on the offender.

Repeated and severe instances by a single lawyer can result in his disbarment.


Is there a specific term for schronized filing of claims in courts throughout the country in order to harass a company?

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Edited March 13, 2001 4:03 am by fw-us-hou-10.bmc.com (diff)
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