Serial litigants 'making a mockery' of the courts to 'inflict injustice', says High Court judge

The judge called for an effective disincentive to be found to discourage such litigants and to prevent the administration of justice from being 'brought into disrepute'

Mr Justice Michael Twomey said litigants relentlessly pursuing 'hopeless and vexatious claims' are using the courts not to administer justice but to 'inflict injustice on innocent parties' by causing them to spend on legal costs they will never recover. File photo: COURTPIX

A small number of serial litigants are taking up a disproportionate amount of court time and “making a mockery” of the judicial system and taxpayer-funded resources, a High Court judge has said.

Mr Justice Michael Twomey said litigants relentlessly pursuing “hopeless and vexatious claims” are using the courts not to administer justice but to “inflict injustice on innocent parties” by causing them to spend on legal costs they will never recover.