Once final orders disposing of proceedings have been entered, further motions in those proceedings are prima facie vexatious and an abuse of process unless they fall within a recognised exception to the principle of finality. A Teoh Order permits summary dismissal in chambers without a hearing where the applicant fails to show cause. Detailed reasons may not be required for every dismissal under a Teoh Order.
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