Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Abuse of Court Process — Court of Appeal Striking Out Motion for Restoration Where Parallel Appeal Pending Before Supreme Court Is Proper

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Simultaneous filing of processes seeking same relief in different courts is an abuse. The principle applies to civil procedure. The Court of Appeal properly struck out the motion. The rule prevents forum shopping. The party must choose one court. The principle is well-established.

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