Parallel proceedings raising different issues and seeking different relief do not constitute abuse of process merely because they arise from the same underlying dispute. Where no substantive steps remain in one proceeding and only judgment delivery is outstanding, continuation of that proceeding cannot constitute unjustifiable oppression. A winding-up application commenced within a statutory time limit cannot be criticised as abusive merely because another application is pending.
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