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46 DIANE KIRWAN PATTERSON v. JAMES B. CANNON -- rank: 647

... and attorney's fees under R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. In light of defendants' failure to strictly comply with ... s entry of sanctions under R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. However, we remand for a determination of whether to ... the frivolous litigation rule, Rule 1:4-8, and statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and the NJLAD, N.J.S.A. 10:5 ... for frivolous pleading pursuant to R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We reverse the trial court's orders holding plaintiff ... 8, and against a party under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. A party seeking sanctions for frivolous litigation under these ... trial court imposed sanctions under R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, but declined to address an award of reasonable ...

docket:	a2152-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-08-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
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47 ARLENE FITZPATRICK YARBROUGH v. TOWNSHIP OF MILLSTONE -- rank: 647

... 2018 order denying its motion for counsel fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We have carefully reviewed the record in light of ... fees and sanctions against plaintiff for frivolous litigation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8(b). Millstone sought attorney ... Levine, 382 N.J. Super. 181, 193 (App. Div. 2005)). 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).] For purposes of imposing sanctions ... on the party who seeks fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' Ferolito v. Park Hill Ass'n, 408 N.J ...

docket:	a4690-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-06-01
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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48 IN THE MATTER OF ALLEN M. FARNKOPF -- rank: 647

... filed a frivolous pleading. Both R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 permit such awards in appropriate circumstances.     We summarily reject ... 1:4-8 creates only attorney liability for frivolous pleadings, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 extends only to parties. McKeown-Brand v. Trump Castle ... as being based upon a frivolous pleading must lie with N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.     One of the similarities between the rule and the ... judgment. We have likewise held that a motion based upon N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must be filed either before the entry of judgment ... ulterior motive inconsistent with the good faith pleading requirements of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Like the May 8 order, the Chancery judge again ... justified by reference to either R. 1:4-8 or N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. VII      R. 4:42-9(a)(8) also ...

docket:	a5987-01
court:	njappellate
decided:	2003-10-22
status:	published
citation:	363 N.J. Super. 382
Document Size:	52049

49 AL and WANDA CASTELO v. MARIA WINTER - -- rank: 647

... assertion that the Winters' counterclaim was frivolous, relying upon both N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. Counsel for the Castelos ... Counterclaim" in the earlier action. Their claim was based on N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, but not Rule 1:4-8. On December 12 ... assertion of costs and fees against a party pursuant to [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1]. The procedures of the rule are applicable to the ... are permitted by statute."). Both Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 permit a prevailing party to seek counsel fees and ... Castelos proceeded only against the Winters personally, citing the statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 is nonetheless governed by Rule 1:4-8(f ... a party other than a pro se party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1." See Toll Bros., Inc. v. Twp. of W. ...

docket:	a4780-07
court:	njappellate
decided:	2009-01-14
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	53690

50 OAKTREE CASH & CARRY, LLC v. 1630 OAK TREE, LLC -- rank: 644

... judgment that a complaint . . . of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1).14 A complaint is frivolous if the ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] The trial court relied on the opinions of ... malicious injury.'' McKeown-Brand, 132 N.J. at 561 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1(b)(1)). The judge 'did not identify any action ... be used in determining an award for fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1,' and be reviewed under 'the abuse of discretion standard ... Judge Paley in or immediately after the possession trial. See N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(c) ('A party . . . seeking an award under this section ... party' in C&C's complaint against 1630 Oak. See N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). He notes defendants' notice and demand ...

docket:	a5463-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-04-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
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51 EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMS LLC v. 3D CONTRACTING OF CENTRAL JERSEY, INC -- rank: 644

... motion requesting that EW pay its legal fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. Following our review of ... s fees under the New Jersey Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLS), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The judge concluded that EW's arguments were novel ... that the complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or defense is frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. There are two bases on which a claim or ... 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 ...

docket:	a0383-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-02-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
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52 ANTON SHIFCHIK v. WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORPORATION -- rank: 642

... s challenge the order denying their motion for sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. We review a trial ... Levine, 382 N.J. Super. 181, 193 (App. Div. 2005)). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides that a prevailing party in a civil action ... 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 ... 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 ... not entirely 'without any reasonable basis in law or equity.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). A review of the trial court's findings ...

docket:	a5692-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-14
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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53 JENNIFER MORAN and KIARA MORAN v. NICHOLAS CONSTANTINE CLEARONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC MARISOL E MORAN, and JEFFREY A MORAN - -- rank: 642

... for attorney fees and costs under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. For the reasons that follow, we reverse. The facts ... counsel and seek litigation costs and attorney fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. By November 8, 2011, when plaintiffs had not responded ... litigation costs as a sanction under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. On November 21, 2011, twenty-eight days after the ... motion for reasonable litigation costs and attorney fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, finding plaintiffs and their counsel "jointly and severally liable ... that the complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or defense is frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. There are two bases on which a claim could ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] A claim may be found to be ...

docket:	a3067-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-06
status:	Published
citation:
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54 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD D EHRLICH -- rank: 642

... denying his motion for sanctions under the Frivolous Litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We affirm. The material facts are not genuinely in ... discretion in not imposing sanctions under the Frivolous Litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). See United Hearts, L.L.C. v ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1).] To award costs to a prevailing party ... N.J. Super. 557 , 562-63 (App. Div. 1998) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2)). Rule 1:4-8 also permits an ... injury" or had no "reasonable basis in law or equity." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Indeed, appellants' challenge was soundly based as ...

docket:	a5439-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-06-29
status:	published
citation:	427 N.J. Super. 64 47 A.3d 12
Document Size:	63614

55 SOON Y. CHUNG v. YOUNG HEE JANG -- rank: 639

... case and ruled that the litigation was frivolous pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Plaintiff was ordered to pay defendant $2,000 in ... the bad faith required for such a sanction. We disagree. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 addresses the frivolous conduct of litigants and provides that ... claim or defense of the non-prevailing person was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). Frivolous conduct exists where the trial judge ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) (emphasis added).] N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 represent limited exceptions to ... a sanction such as attorneys fees to be awarded. However, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 states that attorneys' fees may be awarded if ...

docket:	a5403-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	34984

56 THOMAS J. MALLON v. ROY SCOTT -- rank: 636

... to Rule 1:4-8, and against Mallon, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The motion was argued before a different judge on ... and statute. R. 4:42-9(a)(7), (8). Both N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 permit a prevailing party ... parties, while the rule applies to counsel and selfrepresented parties. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) provides that: [a] party who prevails in ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] The considerations for awarding sanctions under Rule 1 ... a party other than a pro se party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1." See Toll Bros., Inc. v. Twp. of W. Windsor ... N.J. 61, 72 (2007) ("[T]he public policies underlying N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 militate in favor of requiring that claims against ...

docket:	a4938-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	18015

57 ALICE BOSWELL v. WILSON, ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP -- rank: 636

... for fees and sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59. Having reviewed the arguments in light of the record and ... issued a notice to plaintiffs asserting that their complaint violated N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8, which prohibit frivolous litigation ... motion for sanctions, fees, and costs against plaintiffs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8, alleging that the complaint ... 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 ... 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 ... 4-8 or an imposition of fees and costs under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 has been strictly construed and narrowly applied. McKeown- ...

docket:	a4494-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-08-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	59031

58 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4234-09a4235-09.opn.html -- rank: 633

... fees and expenses pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The court denied the motion on April 30, 2010 ... request for attorneys' fees pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. They claim that Whitman ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1).] To award costs to a prevailing party ... N.J. Super. 557 , 562-63 (App. Div. 1998) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2)). Rule 1:4-8 permits an attorney ... injury" or had no "reasonable basis in law or equity." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Some of the alleged claims that were ... Chancery Division's denial of their application for sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. 6 Once again, ...

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59 JOY MCDERMOTT-GUBER v. ESTATE OF MABEL A. MCDERMOTT -- rank: 633

... 30, 2015, defendants moved for frivolous litigation sanctions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. On June 4, 2015 ... 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:	a1210-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-05-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
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60 THE LAW OFFICES OF BRUCE E BALDINGER, LLC v. THE HAMBURGER LAW FIRM -- rank: 631

... frivolous. We conclude that neither Rule 1:4-8 nor N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, both of which are designed to curb frivolous litigation ... Additionally, sanctions may be imposed for frivolous pleadings, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The statute states in relevant part: a. (1) A ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.] We reject defendant's argument suggesting the notice provision ... of the defendants' application for frivolous litigation sanctions, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, noting the lack of evidence that the defendants had ... may receive for costs and fees, the public policies underlying N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 militate in favor of requiring that claims against parties ...

docket:	a3995-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-10-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	49041