Frivolous Litigation
/ˈfrɪvələs lɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal action initiated without merit, primarily to harass or needlessly burden the opponent.
The court dismissed the case as frivolous litigation due to lack of factual support.
Forms
- frivolous litigations
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Commentary
Courts often impose sanctions on parties or attorneys engaging in frivolous litigation to deter abusive legal practices.
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