CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Counter-Claim — Vexatious and Oppressive Claims — Duty of Court to Discourage

Vexatious counter-claims should be dismissed. The court has a duty to discourage oppressive litigation. The principle applies to all counter-claims. The party must have a genuine basis. The rule protects parties from harassment. The court may award costs to discourage vexatious claims. The principle promotes…