sham pleading

An obviously frivolous or absurd pleading that is made only for purposes of vexation or delay.

— Also termed sham plea; false plea; (archaically) deceitful plea. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 1139; Pleading 359, 362(3). C.J.S. Pleading §§ 652–655, 680.]

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