A single judge exercising jurisdiction under the Vexatious Proceedings Restriction Act 2002 (WA) may stay pending appeals to the Full Court, but special care and restraint should be exercised, and the vexatious nature of the appeal must be clearly demonstrated. The requirement for leave to a private applicant is satisfied where the applicant seeks relief primarily for the alleviation of an unjustifiable or exceptional burden caused by the respondent's litigation. Restraining orders may be tailored to a specific class of proceedings rather than imposing a blanket prohibition on all litigation.
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