Commencing new proceedings to raise claims that could be raised by amendment in existing proceedings, where the motivation is to circumvent procedural requirements such as a leave requirement or time limits for interlocutory applications, reinforces rather than displaces the prima facie conclusion of abuse of process. Indemnity costs may follow where a party persists with such proceedings after being put on notice of the abuse of process contention.
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