Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Abuse of Court Process — Simultaneous Filing of Multiple Processes Seeking Same Relief Constitutes Abuse of Judicial Process

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Multiplicity of actions on the same subject matter is abuse. The principle applies to civil procedure. The court will strike out improper processes. The rule prevents harassment. The party must choose one forum. The principle is well-established.

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