Eves v Hambros Bank (Jersey) Ltd. [2001] JLR 499 (02 August 2001)

Numerous applications by the same party are not necessarily vexatious if they are proportional to the dispute, such as efforts to save one's home and business.

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Citation: [2001] JLR 499
Parties: Applicant: Eves; Respondent: Hambros Bank (Jersey) Ltd.
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 02 August 2001
Procedural Posture: Civil / Application for Control of Vexatious Proceedings
Outcome: Application to enjoin proceedings as vexatious dismissed.
Legal Topics: Vexatious Proceedings, Abuse of Process, Court's Power to Enjoin Proceedings

Civil Procedure Vexatious Proceedings Abuse of Process Court's Power to Enjoin Proceedings

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Parties

Eves

Applicant

Hambros Bank (Jersey) Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application for Control of Vexatious Proceedings

Legal Issues

1 When may a court enjoin proceedings as an abuse of process for being vexatious?

Ratio Decidendi

Numerous applications by the same party are not necessarily vexatious if they are proportional to the dispute, such as efforts to save one's home and business.

Court Disposition

Application to enjoin proceedings as vexatious dismissed.

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