The assessment of frequency in vexatious proceedings orders involves multiple factors beyond mere number, including the proportion of vexatious to non-vexatious proceedings, the period over which they were instituted, and the underlying merits of the litigant's claims; and orders should not extend beyond those sought without giving the respondent an opportunity to be heard.
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