Vexatoir beslag

Vexatious attachment is a form of attachment in which the attaching party acts with a vexatious purpose. This means that the attachment does not primarily serve to satisfy a claim but is instead intended to cause unnecessary prejudice to, or to intimidate, the opposing party.

In Dutch practice, the court may, upon application by the party subject to the attachment, lift the vexatious attachment. The attaching party may also be held liable for any damage caused by the vexatious attachment.

The concept is derived from the doctrine of abuse of rights and the requirements of reasonableness and fairness under the Civil Code.