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Some jurisdictions have a list of vexatious litigants: people who have repeatedly abused the legal system. Because lawyers could be disbarred for participating in the abuse, vexatious litigants are often unable to retain legal counsel, and therefore represent themselves in court.<ref>A notable attorney who often filed his own vexatious lawsuits, and ended up surrendering his law license in lieu of disbarment, was [[Fred Phelps]], the notorious founder of [[Westboro Baptist Church]].</ref>  Those on the list are usually either forbidden from any further legal action or required to obtain prior permission from a senior judge before taking any legal action. The process by which a person is added to the list varies among jurisdictions.

Some jurisdictions have a list of vexatious litigants: people who have repeatedly abused the legal system. Because lawyers could be disbarred for participating in the abuse, vexatious litigants are often unable to retain legal counsel, and therefore represent themselves in court.<ref>A notable attorney who often filed his own vexatious lawsuits, and ended up surrendering his law license in lieu of disbarment, was [[Fred Phelps]], the notorious founder of [[Westboro Baptist Church]].</ref>  Those on the list are usually either forbidden from any further legal action or required to obtain prior permission from a senior judge before taking any legal action. The process by which a person is added to the list varies among jurisdictions.

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