Eves v Hambros Bank [2000] JLR 221 (19 June 2000)

The court affirmed its inherent jurisdiction to prevent abuse of process by restraining vexatious litigants from initiating or continuing proceedings without leave.

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Citation: [2000] JLR 221
Parties: Applicant: Eves; Respondent: Hambros Bank
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 19 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Civil / Application for Injunction
Outcome: injunction granted
Legal Topics: Inherent Jurisdiction, Abuse of Process, Vexatious Litigants, Injunctions

Civil Procedure Inherent Jurisdiction Abuse of Process Vexatious Litigants Injunctions

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Parties

Eves

Applicant

Hambros Bank

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application for Injunction

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court has inherent jurisdiction to prevent abuse of process by enjoining vexatious litigants from commencing or continuing proceedings without leave

Ratio Decidendi

The court affirmed its inherent jurisdiction to prevent abuse of process by restraining vexatious litigants from initiating or continuing proceedings without leave.

Court Disposition

injunction granted

Orders

Respondent enjoined from commencing or continuing proceedings without leave of the court

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