concept   vexatious litigant
culture   United States
statement   Vexatious litigants in the United States persistently file meritless lawsuits, burdening the legal system.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 vexatious complaint US May be addressed through legal channels, with potential penalties for false claims. 1
2 vexatious complaint United States May result in legal action if made with the intention to annoy or harass the recipient. 1
3 vexatious complaint United States Considered a nuisance and often discouraged, may be subject to legal consequences if found to be made in bad faith 1
4 vexatious litigant United States A vexatious litigant is someone who persistently files meritless lawsuits and legal actions, causing undue burden on the legal system. 1
5 vexatious litigant United States A person who habitually files unmerited or frivolous lawsuits, causing harassment or annoyance to the defendants. 1
6 vexatious litigant United States Vexatious litigants are seen as individuals who persistently file legal actions that are frivolous, harassing, or without merit, often clogging up the judicial system. 1