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The Court of Appeal dismissed two appeals from a self-represented plaintiff against orders of the High Court, which had struck out the plaintiff’s actions against a group of professionals, companies, and solicitors. The appeals arose from ongoing disputes relating to business arrangements and company disputes, where the plaintiff had alleged losses and personal detriment following the termination of contracts by corporate entities in which he had interests. The Court of Appeal affirmed the High Court’s findings that the plaintiff’s claims disclosed no reasonable cause of action, were based on assertions contradicted by objective records, and constituted an abuse of legal process. The Court also upheld orders restraining the plaintiff from commencing further proceedings against the defendants without prior court approval, noting a pattern of vexatious and repetitive litigation targeting both former business associates and their legal representatives.
abuse of process – strike out applications – frivolous and vexatious proceedings – Isaac Wunder order – Court of Appeal – High Court appeal – termination of business agreements – protected disclosure – company law – shareholder"s standing – professional negligence – Rules of the Superior Courts (RSC) – order 19 rule 28 RSC – Foss v. Harbottle rule – personal litigant – derivative actions – law firm liability – self-represented litigant
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