frivolous suit

A lawsuit having no legal basis, often filed to harass or extort money from the defendant. [Cases: Action 8; Costs 2; Federal Civil Procedure 2767. C.J.S. Actions §§ 34–35, 37; Costs §§ 2–3, 8–9.]

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