Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Abuse of Court Process – Frivolous Applications

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Frivolous applications abuse court process. The principle applies to all courts. Relitigating decided matters is an abuse. The rule protects court resources. The court may strike out frivolous applications. The principle is well-established.

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