Sheikh v Beaumont

Sheikh v Beaumont

The persistent and vexatious conduct of Miss Sheikh, including using her mother as a tool for litigation, justifies the renewal of general civil restraint orders against both. The orders are necessary and proportionate to prevent further abuse of the court process.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Miss Anal Sheikh; Claimant/respondent: Mrs Rabia Sheikh; Defendant/applicant: Mr Marc Beaumont; Defendant/applicant: Mr Hugo Page; Defendant/applicant: Mr Nigel Meares
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of General Civil Restraint Orders / Ruling on Applications for Extension
Outcome
Applications for extension of general civil restraint orders granted.
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Vexatious Litigation, Professional Negligence
Civil Procedure Judicial Review Civil Restraint Orders Vexatious Litigation Professional Negligence

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Parties

Miss Anal Sheikh

Claimant/respondent

Mrs Rabia Sheikh

Claimant/respondent

Mr Marc Beaumont

Defendant/applicant

Mr Hugo Page

Defendant/applicant

Mr Nigel Meares

Defendant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of General Civil Restraint Orders / Ruling on Applications for Extension

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of general civil restraint orders is necessary and proportionate
  2. 2 Whether Mrs Sheikh is likely to be used by Miss Sheikh to bring vexatious proceedings
  3. 3 Whether procedural orders regarding party addition and service are appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The persistent and vexatious conduct of Miss Sheikh, including using her mother as a tool for litigation, justifies the renewal of general civil restraint orders against both. The orders are necessary and proportionate to prevent further abuse of the court process.

Court Disposition

Applications for extension of general civil restraint orders granted.

Orders

  • General civil restraint orders against Miss Sheikh and Mrs Rabia Sheikh extended for two years.
  • Miss Anal Sheikh added as a party to the action against Mr Page and Mr Meares.