Abuse of Process in the Civil Courts

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Written by practicing barristers, this is the first comprehensive volume to examine underlying principles of the abuse of process in the civil courts, bringing together all aspects of the topic in a coherent manner. From a historical and theoretical overview, to a detailed exposition and analysis of the law, biAbuse of Process in the Civil Courtsrr represents a practical text that assists practitioners and judges in understanding, rationalising, and developing the law on abuse of process. The book first provides an overview of the current state of the law, how it has developed to reach this state, and the principles underpinning it. The authors consider whether any areas are ripe for development. They then guide the reader through a comprehensive analysis of the various legal topics falling under the umbrella of "abuse of process". Uniquely, the authors then draw all these threads together by looking at vexatious claims, which typically span a number of different issues within this complex area of law. This is an essential resource for practising solicitors, barristers, and judges in England and Wales, as well as legal academics and students of civil and criminal procedure.