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136 ASHI-GTO ASSOCIATES v. IRVINGTON PEDIATRICS P.A -- rank: 546

... moving papers, plaintiff cited to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 but did not specify whether it sought sanctions against ... s attorney under Rule 1:4-8 or defendant under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, or both. The basis for the motion was plaintiff ... for several reasons. Initially, we note the different reach of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. The statute is applicable ... N.J. 502 (2009). A party seeking counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must, to the extent practicable, comply with the procedural ...

docket:	a5054-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-05-25
status:	Published
citation:	414 N.J. Super. 351 998 A.2d 535
Document Size:	34268

137 ADS ASSOCIATES GROUP INC v. ORITANI SAVINGS BANK -- rank: 546

... sought attorneys' fees and costs under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The trial took place in September and October 2008 ...

docket:	a2999-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-29
status:	unpublished
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138 VIOLET DEAN v. HARRAH'S ATLANTIC CITY OPERATING COMPANY, LLC -- rank: 546

... jointly and severally, pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Applying the deferential standard of review that ... then moved for sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1(b)(2). Plaintiff opposed that motion, asserting the litigation ... an award of sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 by evaluating whether the trial court abused its discretion ... counsel. However, even if a claim is not frivolous under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) because it has not been pursued 'in ... argument for an extension, modification, or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). See also Wyche v. Unsatisfied Claim Fund ...

docket:	a1651-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-12-13
status:	Unpublished
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139 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4946-18.opn.html -- rank: 546

... 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 ... 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 ... 559. A-4946-18 20 Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. A Rule 1:4-8 sanction is 'specifically designed ...

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140 MARLBORO INN, LLC v. MARLBORO LOFT PARTNERS, LLC -- rank: 546

... indemnity provisions of the contract under the frivolous claims statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and rule, Rule 1:4-8. Because we find ... under the law, and that plaintiff failed to comply with N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8, we affirm the decision ... fees and costs against Purchaser under the frivolous claims statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8 because the Purchaser intentionally ... on March 26, 2007. It found that claims made under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 "require[] strict adherence to the procedures set forth in ... situations, such as in those cases involving a frivolous lawsuit. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Accordingly, Seller further argues that Purchaser's defense in ...

docket:	a5740-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-08-04
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	46290

141 ASHI-GTO ASSOCIATES v. IRVINGTON PEDIATRICS, P.A. -- rank: 546

... moving papers, plaintiff cited to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 but did not specify whether it sought sanctions against ... s attorney under Rule 1:4-8 or defendant under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, or both. The basis for the motion was plaintiff ... for several reasons. Initially, we note the different reach of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. The statute is applicable ... N.J. 502 (2009). A party seeking counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must, to the extent practicable, comply with the procedural ...

docket:	a5265-08
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-07-15
status:	Published
citation:	414 N.J.Super. 351 998 A.2d 535
Document Size:	33437

142 JARWICK DEVELOPMENTS, INC v. JOSEPH WILF -- rank: 546

... against a party engaging in frivolous litigation is governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which requires a judge to determine whether a pleading filed by a non-prevailing party was frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). In order to award fees under the ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1), (2). Rule 1:4-8 supplements the ...

docket:	a2799-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-06-01
status:	unpublished
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143 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4219-09a5373-09.opn.html -- rank: 546

... to defendants in the latter action. We agree. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1a(1), "[a] party who prevails in a civil action ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b.] Thus, a finding of frivolousness supporting an award of ... the March 2010 complaint was "frivolous" within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b, the court erred in awarding counsel fees to defendants ...

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144 KEITH LANZI v. EDWARD BUCCI, et al. -- rank: 543

... 1:4-8(b)(1) and counsel fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We reverse. Bucci is a home builder who entered ... for payment of their counsel fees by plaintiff pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Lanzi then filed his answers to interrogatories and his ... 1:4-8(b)(1) and counsel fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the trial judge denied the application after review of ... calculations indicating a balance due to him of $15,250. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides that a non-prevailing party must pay reasonable ... law or equity and failing to dismiss it. Moreover, while N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 does not apply to sections against an attorney, Dziubek ...

docket:	a4907-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-06-21
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	36581

145 JESSE D. SADEJ v. ANTHONY X. ARTURI, JR., ESQ -- rank: 543

... to for frivolous litigation sanctions under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, alleging the Borough filed its complaint despite knowing the ... s conduct fell within the statutory definition of frivolous in N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Ibid. We also directed that if the court ...

docket:	a1424-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-05-07
status:	Unpublished
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146 COAST AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LTD v. WITHUM SMITH & BROWN -- rank: 540

... 29, 2010 denying its application for counsel fees based on N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. In addition, WSB urges us to reverse the dismissal ... counsel fees as a sanction for frivolous litigation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. Reversal is warranted only ... solely for the purpose of harassment, delay or malicious injury,' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1), or if '[t]he nonprevailing party knew ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law,' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2)." Ferolito , supra , 408 N.J. Super. at ...

docket:	a1173-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-04-16
status:	unpublished
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147 SYCAMORE ENERGY ROCKAWAY RETAIL L.L.C. v. A.J.'S FUEL, INC. -- rank: 540

... to Rule 1:4-8 and the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a). The judge denied Barton's request but entered ... proceedings . . . that a complaint . . . of the nonprevailing person was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). To be "frivolous," the pleading must be ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) and (2). "The term 'frivolous' as used ... injury.'" McKeown-Brand , supra , 132 N.J. at 561 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(1)). The burden of proving bad faith is on ...

docket:	a5372-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-22
status:	unpublished
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148 BOROUGH OF SEASIDE PARK v. JESSE SADEJ -- rank: 540

... application for counsel fees under the Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLS), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The Sadejs appeal and the Borough cross-appeals. The ... relied upon the distinction between a "party" and "person" in N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1c by adding the following underlined words: "A party or ...

docket:	a6596-06
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-07-17
status:	unpublished
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149 CENTER 48 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v. THE MAY DEPARTMENT STORES COMPANY, -- rank: 538

... of attorney's fees pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.     On July 31, 1985, Caldor, Inc. (as tenant) entered ... awarding plaintiff attorneys' fees pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We disagree.     Plaintiff moved for attorneys' fees after its ...

docket:	A0341-01
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2002-12-05
status:	published
citation:	355 N.J. Super. 390 810 A.2d 610
Document Size:	58584

150 Thomas F. Fox v. Jean Millman -- rank: 538

... of attorneys’ fees, arguing that the complaint was frivolous, see N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1); R. 1:4-8, that plaintiffs raised ... litigation was frivolous, entitling them to an award pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) and R. 1:4-8, that they ...

docket:	A-39-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-06-20
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citation:	210 N.J. 401 45 A.3d 332
Document Size:	110705