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Multiple legal actions by individual against solicitors dismissed as abuse of process
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The High Court has granted an order dismissing two sets of proceedings brought by a self-represented plaintiff against various defendants, primarily targeting a solicitor. The plaintiff's claims, alleging serious misconduct including fraud and perjury, were found to be entirely unsubstantiated and constituted an abuse of process. The court also granted an Isaac Wunder Order, restricting the plaintiff from initiating further proceedings without the court's permission, due to the scurrilous nature of the allegations and the plaintiff's misuse of the legal system. The plaintiff's claims were based on events dating back to 2012 involving commercial agreements between corporate entities, which he had no standing to pursue. The court's decision emphasized the importance of evidence in making serious allegations and the inappropriate use of litigation to harass individuals.
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