Sheikh v Beaumont [2011] EWHC 1946 (QB) (26 July 2011)

Sheikh v Beaumont [2011] EWHC 1946 (QB) (26 July 2011)

The court found that Ms Sheikh's conduct, both historically and in the present proceedings, demonstrated a continued risk of vexatious litigation, justifying the extension of the General Civil Restraint Order for a further two years.

Citation
[2011] EWHC 1946
Parties
Claimant: Anal Sheikh; Defendant: Marc Beaumont; Applicant for Extension: Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Application to Extend General Civil Restraint Order / Hearing and Judgment on Extension of Order
Outcome
General Civil Restraint Order extended for two years
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Vexatious Litigation, Extension of Orders
Civil Procedure Civil Restraint Orders Vexatious Litigation Extension of Orders

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Parties

Anal Sheikh

Claimant

Marc Beaumont

Defendant

Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund

Applicant for Extension

Procedural Posture

Application to Extend General Civil Restraint Order / Hearing and Judgment on Extension of Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the General Civil Restraint Order against Ms Sheikh should be extended for a further two years

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Ms Sheikh's conduct, both historically and in the present proceedings, demonstrated a continued risk of vexatious litigation, justifying the extension of the General Civil Restraint Order for a further two years.

Court Disposition

General Civil Restraint Order extended for two years

Orders

  • The General Civil Restraint Order against Ms Sheikh is extended for a further two years from 15 July 2011.