N.L. appeal court sets contextual test for vexatious-litigant leave
Judges must weigh litigation history and access to justice when screening proposed proceedings.
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Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal decisions and developments.
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N.L. appeal court orders new hearing on will's no-contest clause
The court said an unsuccessful executor-removal application did not, by itself, justify enforcing a clause that would cost a beneficiary her inheritance.
N.L. appeal court upholds forestry-plan release but rejects rigid consultation cutoff
Decision distinguishes consultation procedure from limits on ministerial discretion.