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91 UNITED HEARTS, L.L.C v. MOZAFAR ZAHABIAN -- rank: 649

... imposition of sanctions upon plaintiff under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and upon Epstein pursuant to Rule 1:4-8(b ... would be appropriate to impose sanctions upon plaintiff pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 because "[t]his is a type of litigation where the ...

docket:	a6234-07
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decided:	2009-05-29
status:	Published
citation:	407 N.J. Super. 379 971 A.2d 434
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92 RICHARD LIPSKY, M.D v. ROBERT A. GOLDSTONE M.D. -- rank: 647

... prevailing on summary judgment, defendant filed a motion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 seeking attorney's fees and ... purpose of harassment, delays, or malicious injury in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)." The court noted that "[s]anctions are not ... his motion seeking sanctions against plaintiff for frivolous litigation under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. Defendant argues that plaintiff "could ... trial court's ruling was predicated on its interpretation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We reject this argument. The decision to grant attorneys' fees ... Levine , 382 N.J. Super. 181 , 193 (App. Div. 2005). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides, in relevant part: a. (1) A party who prevails ... face of absolute immunity warrants the imposition of sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The salient facts in Gooch , however, presented a clear ...

docket:	a3523-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-09
status:	unpublished
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93 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2612-17.opn.html -- rank: 647

... judgment that a complaint . . . of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15- - 59.1(a)(1). A complaint is frivolous where: (1) The complaint ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] '[F]alse allegations of fact [do] not justify the ... Castle Hotel & Casino, 132 N.J. 546, 561 (1993) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)). 'When the plaintiff's conduct bespeaks an honest ... 410-11 ('It was error to award fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2) without considering whether defendants established that plaintiff commenced ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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94 In the Matter of the Estate of Adrian J. Folcher -- rank: 647

... for fee shifting for the public good. See, e.g. , N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a) (allowing attorney’s fees for prevailing party in frivolous ...

docket:	A-3-14
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2016-04-26
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citation:	224 N.J. 496 135 A.3d 128
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95 DARRYL DENMAN v. PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC /& GAS -- rank: 647

... frivolous litigation in violation of [ R. ] 1:4-8 and [ N.J.S.A. ] 2A:15-59.1. We hereby provide you with notice that these claims against ... and costs pursuant to the New Jersey Frivolous Lawsuits Statute, [ N.J.S.A. ] 2A:15-59.1. Please be guided accordingly. [(Emphasis added).] Counsel discussed the matter ... fees and costs pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 in August 2008. In support of the application, Kiernan submitted ... court found that Feldman did not act in bad faith. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) defines the grounds upon which a frivolous litigation award ...

docket:	a3025-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-08-24
status:	unpublished
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96 GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC v. VINELAND COOPERATIVE PRODUCE AUCTION ASSOCIATION INC -- rank: 647

... She awarded attorneys' fees and costs to defendant pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) and Rule 1:4-8. On appeal, plaintiff ... 278.71 in litigation costs. Plaintiff appealed from the order. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 addresses the frivolous conduct of litigants, stating a party which ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). "[O]n the basis of the pleadings, discovery ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] "Where a party has [a] reasonable and good faith ... 546 , 561-62 (1993)). 1 The legislative intent in adopting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 reflect a need to exercise judicial discretion when reviewing whether ... argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A . 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). The award follows the statutory purpose designed " ...

docket:	a2377-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-09-01
status:	unpublished
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97 ROBERT J. TRIFFIN v. PROGRESSIVE PIPELINE MANAGEMENT LLC -- rank: 647

... costs for frivolous litigation per Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59-1; and (3) August 25, 2021 sanctioning him $3,010 in ... that the complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or defense is frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. A claim is considered frivolous when: 'no rational argument can ... Castle Hotel & Casino, 132 N.J. 546, 561 (1993) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)). An honest attempt to pursue a perceived, though ... and costs. Id. at 559. Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. A Rule 1:4-8 sanction is 'specifically designed to ... request to dismiss his complaint, the court sanctioned plaintiff per N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4- 8. We cannot conclude the trial ...

docket:	a0470-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-05
status:	Unpublished
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98 BANCOF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-C, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE v. KAP YEON JUN and WON SOON CHOI wife and husband -- rank: 644

... for sanctions, they added reference to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1; the court's inherent powers; and, by analogy, the power ... court with regard to sanctions under Rule 1:4-8, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, Rule 4:42-9(a)(4), and the court's ... instead seeking sanctions pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, among other grounds. Notably, defendants represented themselves in the initial ...

docket:	a4202-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-02-20
status:	unpublished
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99 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R.1:36-3 BEVERLY FIGUEROA v. UN -- rank: 644

... seek sanctions and fees under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 if the claims were not dismissed. The plaintiff did not ... defendants moved to impose fees and sanctions on plaintiff under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8(d). The court denied that ... App. Div. 2005)), certif. denied , 200 N.J. 367 (2009). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides that a prevailing party in a civil action may ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Rule 1:4-8(b) provides that a party ... warranting sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 or fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 has been strictly construed and narrowly applied. McKeown-Brand v ...

docket:	a2179-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-03
status:	unpublished
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100 SEIDMAN PINCUS, LLC v. RICHARD J. ABRAHAMSEN -- rank: 644

... the Abrahamsen defendants were acting in bad faith, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1, by attempting to use the defamation action to obtain information ... that the complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or defense is frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1. A claim is considered frivolous when: 'no rational argument can ... Castle Hotel & Casino, 132 N.J. 546, 561 (1993) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)). An honest attempt to pursue a perceived, A ... and costs. Id. at 559. Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and governs the conduct of attorneys. A Rule 1:4 ... fees, claiming plaintiffs 'persist[ed] in frivolous litigation' pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. We reject this argument. When ...

docket:	a1740-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-10-04
status:	Unpublished
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101 ROBERT MOTTRAM v. WILLIAM H. BUCKMAN ESQ -- rank: 644

... of whether a pro se attorney could recover fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(c). Id. at 16-18. Our colleagues in Brach ultimately ...

docket:	a1811-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-06
status:	unpublished
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102 NATIONAL AUTO DIVISION, LLC v. COLLECTOR'S ALLIANCE, INC -- rank: 644

... contending that the complaint's allegations were frivolous and violated N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. CAI also moved to dismiss ... that the trial court erred in not sanctioning NAD under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. We review a trial court ... App. Div. 2005)), certif. denied , 200 N.J. 367 (2009). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides that a prevailing party in a civil action may ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Rule 1:4-8(b) provides that a party ... warranting sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 or fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 has been strictly construed and narrowly applied. McKeown-Brand v ...

docket:	a3178-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-31
status:	unpublished
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103 JEFFREY McDANIEL v. MAN WAI LEE -- rank: 644

... 200 N.J. 367 (2009). Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which permits the trial judge to award: all reasonable litigation ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1).] To find a complaint frivolous, the judge must ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] See also Gooch v. Choice Entertaining Corp. , 355 N ...

docket:	a5900-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-27
status:	published
citation:	419 N.J. Super. 482 17 A.3d 816
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104 ROBERT MOTTRAM v. WILLIAM H. BUCKMAN ESQ -- rank: 644

... of whether a pro se attorney could recover fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(c). Id. at 16-18. Our colleagues in Brach ultimately ...

docket:	a5982-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-06
status:	unpublished
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105 THE STAUBACH COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA v. GALLOWAY AUTOMOTIVE LLC. -- rank: 642

... defendant, Eastern Reach, LLC, pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). We affirm. I. On November 25, 2005, defendants Gabe ... Johnson concluded that any fees awarded to Eastern Reach under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) would start to run on February 4, 2008, but ... to impose sanctions against a party whose pleading is "frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). A complaint will be deemed "frivolous" under the ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2).] With these principles as background, we turn to ... seeking sanctions need only demonstrate that the pleading was "frivolous," N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), which merely requires a showing that "[t]he ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Staubach presented no proof that Eastern Reach ...

docket:	a4512-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-12-03
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