Barratry

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The act or practice of bringing repeated legal actions solely to harass. Usually, the actions brought lack merit. This action has been declared a crime in some jurisdictions.

See also vexatious litigation.

A fraudulent act committed by a master or crew of a vessel which damages the vessel or its cargo.

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