VEXATIOUS LITIGATION

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A proceeding is said to be vexatious when the party bringing it is not acting bona fide, and merely wishes to annoy or embarrass his opponent, or when it is not calculated to lead to any practical result Such a proceeding is often described as "frivolous and vexatious," and the court may stay it on that ground. Sweet. … [Read more...] about VEXATIOUS

The injury or damage which, is suffered in consequence of the tricks of another. … [Read more...] about VEXATION

Lat. A vexed question; a question often agitated or discussed, but not determined or settled: a question or point which has been differently determined, and so left doubtful. 7 Coke, 45b; 3 Burrows, 1547. … [Read more...] about VEXATA QUAESTIO

Latin: To be harassed, vexed, or annoyed; to be prosecuted; as in the maxim: Nemo debet bis vexari pro eadem causa. No one should be twice prosecuted for one and the same cause. … [Read more...] about VEXARI