The Attorney-General Chambers (AGC) has urged a court to declare Raymond Ng and Iris Koh vexatious litigants, citing what it characterizes as a pattern of abusing the civil justice system. The AGC alleged that the couple has been engaged in "lawfare" and weaponizing court proceedings for purposes beyond legitimate legal claims.
In response, court-appointed lawyers representing the couple contested the AGC's position, arguing that declaring them vexatious litigants would be "unfair" and would infringe on their right to pursue legal action. The defence emphasized the importance of preserving access to the courts for individuals to bring claims.
A declaration of vexatious litigant status restricts a person's ability to initiate legal proceedings without court permission, typically imposed when someone is found to have repeatedly filed frivolous, abusive, or harassing lawsuits. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how the couple's future legal activities are governed.
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