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31 B.F. & K.L.F. VS DIV. OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES -- rank: 674

... trial court for fee sanctions under the Frivolous Pleading Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Matter of K.L.F. , 275 N.J. Super ... on plaintiffs' application for sanctions under the Frivolous Pleading Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1:         In fact, through the presentation of its case, DYFS ...

docket:	a4632-94
court:	njappellate
decided:	1997-01-15
status:	published
citation:	296 N.J.Super. 372
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32 JOAQUIN RUIZ v. BRIAN P. STACK -- rank: 674

... pursuant to the New Jersey [f]rivolous [l]itigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1.'5 Additionally, Porres appeals from a February 1, 2016 ... under New Jersey's [f]rivolous [l]itigation [s]tatute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' As mentioned, the appellate record does not contain the ... pursuant to the New Jersey [f]rivolous [l]itigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' We review the motion judge's counsel-fee award ... J. 546, 560 (1993), limiting the imposition of sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 to parties; [a]ny responsibility for frivolous litigation must ... an application is made by a prevailing defendant pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1(b)(2), as it was in this case, 'and ...

docket:	a1707-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-03-15
status:	Unpublished
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33 ANDREW T. ZIDEL v. LERNER, DAVID -- rank: 672

... a party other than a pro se party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' See R. 1:4-8(f). The trial court ... in law or equity.'' The trial judge al so emphasized N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) 'explicitly provides[] the determination A-0962-22 ... proceedings.' (Emphasis in original). New Jersey's Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, serves a dual purpose. Toll Bros., Inc. v. Twp ... claim[,] or defense of the non[-]prevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). A complaint, counterclaim, cross- claim, or defense ... solely for the purpose of harassment, delay[,] or malicious injury,' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1), or if '[t]he non[-]prevailing party ... a party other than a pro se party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' R. 1:4-8(f). In fashioning Rule ...

docket:	a0962-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2024-02-27
status:	Unpublished
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34 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4562-18.opn.html -- rank: 669

... Yishay, filed motions for sanctions under the Frivolous Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8, which plaintiffs opposed. By ... for counsel fees and sanctions under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15- - 59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. We disagree. In his ... found that plaintiffs' claims were not frivolous as defined by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. He found that plaintiffs did not bring their claims ... n, 408 N.J. Super. 401, 407 (App. Div. 2009). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) provides: A party who prevails in a ... nonprevailing person was frivolous. The term 'frivolous' is defined at N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b), which provides: In order to find that a ... Super. at 408. In general, however, courts should interpret both N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 restrictively, recognizing the ...

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35 SYLVAN DENTAL, P.A., v. CATHERINE CHEN -- rank: 666

... fees and costs pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 on the ground that Chen had filed frivolous counterclaims ... 24 Rule 1:4-8 and the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, authorize sanctions, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1).] To find 'a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] Subsection (b) or Rule 1:4-8 sets ... pleadings.'' Ibid. (citations omitted). '[C]laims against parties pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must be pursued . . . in accordance with the procedural requirements ... 245 N.J. Super. 17, 31 (App. Div. 1990) (applying N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1). Nonetheless, a pleading cannot be deemed frivolous as ...

docket:	a4544-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-19
status:	Unpublished
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36 DENNIS ACKERMAN v. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC -- rank: 666

... to the frivolous litigation statute, 2 A-4629-15T 2 N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1); and by failing to set appropriate terms ... concern for duplicative future litigation costs. The frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, provides: A party who prevails in a civil action ... 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 ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] There is no credible evidence in this record ... to be a prevailing party, a requirement for relief under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), is also without merit. Although 'facts of ... may be deemed to have 'prevailed' for the purposes of [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1]'). The record reflects that plaintiff decided to dismiss ...

docket:	a4629-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-11-06
status:	unpublished
citation:
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37 ROBERT MOTTRAM v. WILLIAM H. BUCKMAN ESQ -- rank: 663

... 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 ...

docket:	a1811-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-06
status:	unpublished
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38 ALLIANCE SHIPPERS INC v. CASA DE CAMPO INC. -- rank: 663

... trial court in denying Alliance's request for sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59-1 or Rule 1:4-8. Frivolous litigation sanctions serve ... 391 N.J. Super. 419, 432 (App. Div. 2007)). Under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, litigation is frivolous when it is 'commenced, used or ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Under Rule 1:4-8, a party can ... of existing law' for the litigation to be frivolous under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) (2). We have carefully reviewed the detailed history ...

docket:	a2531-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-10-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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39 ROBERT MOTTRAM v. WILLIAM H. BUCKMAN ESQ -- rank: 663

... 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 ...

docket:	a5982-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-06
status:	unpublished
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40 HEATHER ALPER v. JOSEPH WOLFSON -- rank: 661

... denying their motion for attorney's fees and sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. In the underlying action ... under the frivolous litigation statute because he failed to consider N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Defendants contend that the judge should have ... that a complaint . . . of the non-prevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). This statute applies only to the conduct ... 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 ... malicious injury.'' McKeown-Brand, 132 N.J. at 561 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)). If the non-prevailing party made 'an ... citing McKeown-Brand, 132 N.J. at 561-62) (discussing N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1). A strict interpretation recognizes 'the principle that citizens ...

docket:	a5874-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-12-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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41 O.R. v. RICK CAVE -- rank: 655

... on May 3, 2010, relying on Rule l:4-8, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and N.J.S.A. l0:6-2(f ... for sanctions will follow. R. l:4-8(b)(l). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.l(a) also provides for attorneys' fees and costs to ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.l(b)(2). Rule l:4-8 and N.J ...

docket:	a5001-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-03-10
status:	unpublished
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42 DONNA ROBERTS v. CLIFFORD S. MINTZ -- rank: 655

... to Rule 1:4-8, and against plaintiffs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Although the notice of motion referenced a certification of ... plaintiffs' claims were frivolous under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 because the complaint "was filed without sufficient evidentiary support ... Super. 181 , 193 (App. Div. 2005) (affirming award of sanctions). 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). The Court Rule uses essentially the same standard ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). In addition, the court mistakenly exercised its ... under Rule 1:4-8 and against a party under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, it is incumbent upon the court to consider ...

docket:	a1563-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-07-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
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43 MARKET STREET PROFESSIONAL, L.L.C v. MICHAEL J. SANZARI -- rank: 650

... a litigant and its attorney under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. In 2006, defendant, an ... and your firm pursuant to R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Plaintiff did not withdraw his complaint, and the case ... and the Malagiere law firm under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b), and Rule 1:4-8. The trial court ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] Rule 1:4-8(a) provides in pertinent ... stipulated at oral argument that there was no difference between N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) and Rule 1:4-8(a) as applied ... findings and conclusions should clearly indicate the specific subsection of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) or Rule 1:4-8(a) under ...

docket:	a4005-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-03-26
status:	unpublished
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44 J.O. VS. M.O., M.D. -- rank: 650

... safe harbor notice on J.O.'s counsel pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. As a prerequisite to ... ENGAGED IN 'FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION' UNDER [RULE] 1:4-8 OR N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1[.] a. [J.O.'s] Pleadings Were Not Made In ... Sanctions for frivolous litigation against a party are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which permits the trial judge to award 'all reasonable ... claim or defense of the non-prevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). An action is frivolous if: A-1545 ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] The prevailing party's application to the court ... the time spent and services rendered by secretaries and staff[.]' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(c)(1). 'Rule 1:4-8 supplements N. ...

docket:	a1545-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-05-03
status:	Unpublished
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45 JANE DOE, v. JOHN ROE, -- rank: 647

... 3, 2022, award of sanctions against her for violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). We affirm as to the order granting ... two frivolous litigation notices pursuant to Rule1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), demanding she withdraw the complaint within twenty ... her counsel for maintaining a frivolous civil action, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). Plaintiff appealed, arguing the trial court erred ... 2002)). 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 ... judgment that a complaint ... of the nonprevailing person 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 ' ...

docket:	a2754-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-03-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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