Sentences with phrase «malicious use of the court»

At present, tenants get free legal advice, and can significantly prolong the case using counter-complaints, adjournments and appeals — plus, there's no consequence for frivolous or malicious use of the court's time.

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Reporter Samson Habte explains that the court's April 23 opinion highlights the difficulty of proving two types of tort claim — malicious prosecution and abuse of process — that disgruntled litigants could try to use to turn the tables on opposing parties and their lawyers.