What is the test for declaring a litigant vexatious?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Myron v. Cervantez, F067494 (Cal. App. 2014):

"A court exercises its discretion in determining whether a person is a vexatious litigant. [Citation.] We uphold the court's ruling if it is supported by substantial evidence. [Citations.] On appeal, we presume the order declaring a litigant vexatious is correct and imply findings necessary to support the judgment. [Citation.]" (Bravo v. Ismaj, supra, 99 Cal.App.4th at p. 219; accord, Golin v. Allenby, supra, 190 Cal.App.4th

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