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121 CHERYL A. GALLO v. ROBERT A. GALLO -- rank: 560

... of $35,407.50, based upon the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8(a). Because the trial ... v. Essex Cty. Prosecutor, 171 N.J. 561, 571 (2002)). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), which governs frivolous lawsuit claims against parties ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1(b)(1) to (2). Counts of a complaint may ... argument for extension, modification, or 3 We have held that N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, commonly referred to as the frivolous litigation statute, is ... Div. 2001). A-2642-17T3 9 reversal of existing law. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Accordingly, the trial judge did not abuse her ...

docket:	a2642-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-02-15
status:	Unpublished
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122 1ST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK v. TRACEY FARKAS -- rank: 560

... order that denied her motion to declare as frivolous under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 the complaint for damages ... complaint to avoid sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the rule and statute that, among other remedies, permit ... frivolous litigation in violation of [Rule] 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We hereby provide you with NOTICE that these claims ... invoke all the remedies of [Rule] 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 in this matter. This letter is written without prejudice ... reconsideration for abuse of discretion. Ibid. The Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8 address sanctions against attorneys ...

docket:	a1910-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-29
status:	Unpublished
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123 RONALD L. FULTON v. SUNHILLO CORPORATION -- rank: 557

... fees and costs pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which allow recovery of fees and costs for frivolous ... that Fulton engaged in frivolous litigation within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8(d). 8 A claim ... purpose of harassment, delay or malicious injury' in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)." McKeown-Brand , supra , 132 N.J. at ... adopted Rule 1:4-8(d) following its determination that N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 applied only to litigants and not their attorneys. McKeown ...

docket:	a2021-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-11-18
status:	unpublished
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124 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2612-17.opn.html -- rank: 557

... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ...

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125 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2499-17.opn.html -- rank: 554

... 23 The court did not award defendants sanctions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1, however, because this was a motion for reconsideration, 'not ... her is to impose sanctions for harassing and frivolous litigation. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) states that a prevailing party in a ... here noted, the New Jersey Supreme Court pointed out that N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 refers to only a 'complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or ... attorney's fees for plaintiff's motion for reconsideration under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Affirmed. A-2499-17T2 34 This archive is a ...

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126 EDWARD DiMAGGIO v. NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION -- rank: 554

... J.S.A. 34:19-6; the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1; and Rule 1:4-8. Novartis appeals from an ... rule, as well as the frivolous cause of action statute, [ N.J.S.A. ] 2A:15-59.1, and a statute which deals more closely with the ... S.A. 34:19-6, and the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, because the "filing of a fabricated lawsuit is precisely ... Castle Hotel & Casino , 132 N.J. 546 , 561 (1993) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) and discussing legislative history); see also Belfer ...

docket:	a4810-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-11-15
status:	unpublished
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127 DOUGLAS RIZZO v. BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES -- rank: 554

... costs and counsel fees pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We review the decision to grant or deny fees pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 under an abuse of discretion standard. Ferolito v. Park ...

docket:	a2279-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-27
status:	unpublished
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128 ALLEN SATZ v. MARION B. SOLOMON -- rank: 554

... defendants were frivolous pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The letter told plaintiff that if he did not ... N.J. Super. at 389; R. 1:4-8(f). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) provides for sanctions for frivolous litigation if either ... whether to award sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 for frivolous litigation is reviewed for abuse of discretion ... litigation sanctions to defendants under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. A-1042-22 12 We are therefore satisfied that ...

docket:	a1042-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-12
status:	Unpublished
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129 ROBERT J. KENTOS v. MARLA KENTOS -- rank: 551

... s final bill. 5 In the July letter, plaintiff listed N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 6 and the elements of the tort actions of ... was not entitled to relief under the frivolous lawsuit statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The judge also advised that malicious abuse of process ... The Duffy firm represented plaintiff at the plenary hearing. 6 N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 states: A party who prevails in a civil action ...

docket:	a0774-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-26
status:	unpublished
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130 METROPOLITANFOODS, INC. v. AUTHENTIC MEXICAN, INC. -- rank: 551

... for the award of counsel fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and sanctions pursuant to Rule 1:4-8. Defendants ... sanctions). To support an award against a represented party under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the court must find that the claim was pursued ... solely for the purpose of harassment, delay or malicious injury,' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(1), or '[t]he non-prevailing party knew or ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1b(2). When a frivolous litigation claim is based on ...

docket:	a0916-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-08-08
status:	unpublished
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131 A.S.C. CORPORATION v. RICHARD O. VENINO, JR. -- rank: 551

... attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. We reverse. By way ... in October 2006. Defendant thereafter moved for attorneys' fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The motion judge denied the application essentially finding that ... 173 N.J. 502 , 549 (2002). The Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, allows attorneys' fees and costs to prevailing parties based ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1),(2). Under the first prong, "bad faith ...

docket:	A2453-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-12-27
status:	unpublished
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132 NICHOLAS MASONE v. CARL S. LEVINE, ESQ., et al. -- rank: 551

... 543 , 548 (App. Div. 1999)). Rule 1:4-8 supplements N .J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which is the frivolous claim statute. The rule was ... Court Rules , comment 1 on R. 1:4-8 (2005). [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1] states that in order for costs to be awarded ... 557 , 562-63 (App. Div. 1998) (alteration in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(2)).] The legislature intended that judicial discretion should be used in determining an award for fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. De B rango , supra , 328 N.J. Super. at ...

docket:	a4739-03
court:	njappellate
decided:	2005-12-29
status:	published
citation:	382 N.J. Super. 181
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133 CUSTOM RENOVATIONS, LLC v. HARVEY G, LLC -- rank: 549

... to the Giroux defendants. The trial court also granted 4 N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) provides: A party who prevails in a ... be awarded to defendants under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. II. A lis pendens provides notice to a prospective ... the court to consider this aspect of defendants' motion anew. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) provides a prevailing party in a civil ...

docket:	a2576-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-10-02
status:	Unpublished
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134 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1108-13a1456-13.opn.html -- rank: 549

... it as frivolous, pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLS), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. The motion judge heard ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing [party] was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). There are two bases on which a ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] A claim or defense is considered frivolous "when ... 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 ...

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135 SCOTT FRANK v. IPAK, INC. -- rank: 549

... sanction for frivolous litigation under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. See K.D. v. Bozarth, 313 N.J. Super ... Pressler explained more than thirty years ago, our courts construe N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the frivolous litigation statute, mindful that 'baseless litigation must ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) and (2). Judge Kassel was intimately familiar ...

docket:	a3563-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-04-25
status:	Unpublished
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