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2. Having heard counsel, I am satisfied that, in section 73B(a), Cap 336 the word "maliciously" covers situations where an action is brought not only out of spite or ill-will but also where there is improper motive. As regards "frivolously", I am happy to adopt the meaning attributed to it under Order 18, Rule 19(1)(b), Rules of the High Court, ie an action is frivolous if it is one that the plaintiff clearly cannot prove and is obviously unsustainable. In deciding whether this is so, however, I
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