Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Abuse of Court Process – Delay Tactics

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Abuse of process includes tactical delays—raising objections at belated stages to obstruct proceedings. Examples: challenging jurisdiction after full trial, raising preliminary objections mid-trial that could have been raised initially, or asserting technical defenses after substantial litigation. Courts assess: when could the objection have been raised?…

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