CIVIL PROCEDURE — Abuse of Court Process — Filing Application in Court of Co-ordinate Jurisdiction Seeking Relief Already Granted in Another Court Over Same Subject Matter Constitutes Abuse of Process

Seeking relief already granted by another court of co-ordinate jurisdiction is an abuse of process. The principle applies to all courts. The second action is vexatious. The rule prevents multiplicity of litigation. The court will strike out such applications. The principle is well-established.