Abuse of process: non-essential findings in earlier proceedings | Practical Law

Abuse of process: non-essential findings in earlier proceedings | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal has held that a claim, which made factual allegations that were inconsistent with findings made in earlier proceedings, was an abuse of process.

Abuse of process: non-essential findings in earlier proceedings

Practical Law UK Articles 5-622-1229 (Approx. 3 pages)

Abuse of process: non-essential findings in earlier proceedings

by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Practical Law Dispute Resolution
Published on 28 Jan 2016 • United Kingdom
The Court of Appeal has held that a claim, which made factual allegations that were inconsistent with findings made in earlier proceedings, was an abuse of process.