What is the test for determining if a litigant is vexatious?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Laird v (Alberta) Maintenance Enforcement, 2019 ABQB 12 (CanLII):
The Director and the Respondent note that in determining if a litigant is vexatious, the court may look at the entirety of the individual’s litigation history. This includes the consideration of litigation in other jurisdictions: Chutskoff Estate v. Bonora, 2014 ABQB 389, 590 AR 298 at para 89 (“Chutskoff”), aff’d 2014 ABCA 444, 588 AR 303.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for using the term "any non-judicial body" in a reference to vexatious litigant proceedings? (Alberta, Canada)
Can a convicted person re-litigate the issues determined against him at the later civil hearing? (Alberta, Canada)
What factors are considered to be determinative in determining whether a medical malpractice case is successful or unsuccessful? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test to determine whether a claim can be conveniently heard and determined by a jury? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test for determining the seriousness of misconduct by a litigant in a personal injury case? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the test for vexatious litigants? (Alberta, Canada)
Does privilege protect material that is "prepared for litigation"? (Alberta, Canada)
What are the principles used to determine whether a fiduciary relationship exists? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the legal test for a surgeon to determine whether a patient’s hypothetical choice to refuse treatment should be based solely on the testimony of the patient at trial? (Alberta, Canada)
What is the case law that will determine the outcome of this application? (Alberta, Canada)
