Can a pleading be unnecessary and vexatious contrary to Rule 9-5(1)(b)?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Owimar v Warnett, 2018 BCSC 2310 (CanLII):
Although the subsections address different concerns, there is overlap between them. For example a pleading may disclose no cause of action contrary to Rule 9-5(1)(a) and also be unnecessary and vexatious contrary to Rule 9-5(1)(b): Sahyoun v. Ho, 2015 BCSC 392 at para. 92.
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