Legal Definitions - frivolous suit

A frivolous suit is a lawsuit that has no legal basis and is often filed to harass or extort money from the defendant. It is a type of lawsuit that wastes time and resources of the court and the parties involved.

• A person files a lawsuit against their neighbor for playing music too loud, even though the music is within the legal noise limits.
• A company files a lawsuit against a former employee for stealing trade secrets, even though there is no evidence to support the claim.

These examples illustrate how a frivolous suit can be filed without any legal basis or evidence to support the claim. It can cause unnecessary stress and financial burden on the defendant and the court system.