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151 DANIEL A. DESILVIO v. BOROUGH OF GLASSBORO -- rank: 538

... excessive. Rule 1:4-8 and the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, authorize sanctions, including reasonable attorney's fees, against any ... of the nonprevailing person A-1628-20 13 was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). In order to find a complaint frivolous ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] '[A]n assertion is deemed 'frivolous' when 'no ... 245 N.J. Super. 17, 31 (App. Div. 1990) (applying N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1). 'In reviewing the award of sanctions pursuant to Rule ...

docket:	a1628-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-01-30
status:	Unpublished
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152 CORRINE S. BELFER, ET AL V. LINDA K. MERLING, ET ALS -- rank: 538

... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.         [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1a(1).]         The judge concluded that plaintiff was not entitled ... be awarded to defendants pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which was implicated by the parties' PSA. In the ... PSA agreement, N.J.S.A. 14A:12-7 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 support their demand for a counsel fee award. We ... breach of the PSA is vacated. (b) Frivolous Litigation Statute          N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 is the primary basis for the court's award ...

docket:	a1243-97
court:	njappellate
decided:	1999-06-16
status:	published
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153 FAROKH DARUWALA v. HOSHI MERCHANT -- rank: 538

... counsel fees and costs pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4 8. Kamal, 1 plaintiff's ... erred in calculating the legal fees to be without merit. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 permits the trial judge to award "all reasonable litigation ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] "Sanctions are not to be issued lightly; they ...

docket:	a1310-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-07-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
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154 MOSES SEGAL v. CYNTHIA LYNCH -- rank: 538

... frivolous litigation sanctions against plaintiff and his counsel, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The court denied this application without prejudice on August ... assess frivolous litigation sanctions against plaintiff and his counsel under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(c) and Rule 1:4-8. Defendant provided four ... to Rule 1:4-8 and the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Defendant further argues that sanctions were warranted here and ... note that our Supreme Court has limited the applicability of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 to parties only. McKeown-Brand v. Trump Castle Hotel ...

docket:	a0364-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-09-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
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155 CORRINE S. BELFER, ET AL V. LINDA K. MERLING, ET ALS -- rank: 538

... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.         [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1a(1).]         The judge concluded that plaintiff was not entitled ... be awarded to defendants pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which was implicated by the parties' PSA. In the ... PSA agreement, N.J.S.A. 14A:12-7 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 support their demand for a counsel fee award. We ... breach of the PSA is vacated. (b) Frivolous Litigation Statute          N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 is the primary basis for the court's award ...

docket:	a4311-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1999-06-16
status:	published
citation:	322 N.J.Super. 124
Document Size:	45140

156 POLLITT DRIVE, LLC v. HARVEY ENGEL -- rank: 535

... to Rule 4:23-2, Rule 1:4-8, and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the trial ... attorney's fees pursuant to Rule 4:23-2 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Additionally, they sought fees against plaintiff's trial counsel ... not entitled to fees under the frivolous litigation provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. It reasoned that neither ...

docket:	a4833-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-10-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
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157 JOHN BARON v. KARMIN PARALEGAL SERVICES -- rank: 535

... from the agreement executed in March 2017. We disagree. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) and (2), a complaint is frivolous where ...

docket:	a1025-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-11-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	31802

158 LUZ F. ALVAREZ v. BOROUGH OF HOBOKEN -- rank: 532

... violate[d] the provision of R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59 regarding frivolous litigation." Following the trial court's grant of ... have recognized in the context of the frivolous claims statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, "that continued prosecution of a claim or defense may ...

docket:	a4534-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-08-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
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159 LUZ F. ALVAREZ v. BOROUGH OF HOBOKEN -- rank: 532

... violate[d] the provision of R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59 regarding frivolous litigation." Following the trial court's grant of ... have recognized in the context of the frivolous claims statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, "that continued prosecution of a claim or defense may ...

docket:	a4782-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-08-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	67627

160 LUCILLE GOOCH v. CHOICE ENTERTAINING CORPORATION, et al. -- rank: 530

... costs and attorneys fees pursuant to the frivolous complaint statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We affirm.     This case has a lengthy and convoluted ... Franchis filed a motion for costs and attorneys fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. At that point, King cross-moved for an order ... awarded fees and costs totaling $7,127 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 was not filed timely under R. 1:4- 8 ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.         [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1a(1).] In determining whether sanctions should be imposed under ... the timely filing of a motion for sanctions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. There, the underlying defamation case was dismissed in April ...

docket:	A3919-00
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2002-11-12
status:	published
citation:
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161 MARIANA A. BAEZ v. JIMMY M. PAULO, M.D. -- rank: 530

... support malpractice cases against doctors and other specified licensed professionals); N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 (disallowing frivolous pleadings). Reasonable due diligence by a plaintiff ...

docket:	a3742-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-02
status:	published
citation:	453 N.J.Super. 422 182 A.3d 403
Document Size:	121699

162 SAS HOTEL, LLC v. FRIENDS OF HISTORIC FLEMINGTON -- rank: 530

... in which they asserted 'plaintiff's action [was] frivolous under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8' and was 'barred by ... sanctions against plaintiff, pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. They sought attorney's fees and costs exceeding $75 ... against a party are governed by the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1'; Rule 1:4-8 'authoriz[es] similar fee-shifting ...

docket:	a0212-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-04-26
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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163 WILLIAMWILLIAMS v. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK and MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP., d/b/a WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES, and KEITH WANAMAKER -- rank: 530

... J. Super. 181, 193 (App. Div. 2005) (affirming sanctions award). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 permit a court to ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Our Court Rules essentially use the same standard ... the client who pursued such an action is liable under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' Savona v. DiGiorgio Corp., 360 N.J. Super. 55 ...

docket:	a2276-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
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164 THOMAS BAGLINI, et al. v. FRANK LAULETTA and UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE CAMPUS, INC., -- rank: 527

... advantage and business relations, fees under the frivolous complaint statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and civil conspiracy. UEC and Lauletta demanded compensatory damages ... emotional distress, and the filing of a frivolous lawsuit under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Plaintiffs sought punitive and compensatory damages, costs and attorneys ...

docket:	A0907-98
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2001-03-30
status:	published
citation:	338 N.J. Super. 282
Document Size:	63587

165 EDWARD HAYES v. RODNEY YOUMAN -- rank: 527

... for frivolous pleading sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which the court denied because plaintiff survived summary judgment ... 245 N.J. Super. 17, 31 (App. Div. 1990) (applying N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1). The 'requisite bad faith or knowledge of lack of ...

docket:	a3205-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-23
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	56174