Legal dictionary
Vexatious litigant
A person who brings a legal action regardless of its merits, solely to harass or subdue an opponent. It may take the form of a single case or repetitive filing of cases. Filing vexatious litigation is considered to be an abuse of the judicial process and may result in sanctions against the offender.
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