Barratry

In criminal and civil law, barratry is the act or practice of bringing repeated legal actions solely to harass. Usually, the actions brought lack merit. This action has been declared a , SLAPP , Vexatious Litigation , Abuse Of Process , Malicious Prosecution , Forum Shopping .

In Admiralty Law , barratry is a fraudulent act committed by a master or crew of a vessel which damages the vessel or its cargo, including desertion, illegal Scuttling , and theft of the ship or Cargo .

A third meaning also exists: the buying and selling of positions within civil authority. This contrasts with Simony , which is the buying and selling of positions within the church.

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	civil law

	criminal law

	law of the sea

	legal terms

	crimes

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