Search Rutgers Law Library N.J. Court Opinions

76 A-0 ALLIANCE SHIPPERS, INC v. CASA DE CAMPO, INC.; PEDRO PEREZ individually and as an agent of CASA DE CAMPO, INC.; ARTHUR DE PINTO FELIX PRODUCE CORP.; FELIX CEBALLO individually and as an agent of FELIX PRODUCE CORP.; GFP DISTRIBUTORS, INC t/a GAR -- rank: 612

... for frivolous litigation sanction under Rule 1:4-8 or N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), but merely compensation for the breach of ... Alliance, not counsel, without mention of the requisites mandated by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). "An award of fees against a party ... self-represented litigant, engaging in frivolous litigation is governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), which requires a judge to determine whether ... an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." [ Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1), (2)).] Moreover, we determine the trial judge ...

docket:	a0255-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-24
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	50827

77 KING PLAZA RESIDENTIAL v. TEOFILA SANCHEZ -- rank: 609

... the relief: Rule 1:4-8; the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1; punitive damages based upon plaintiff's "wanton and willful ... 181 , 193 (App. Div. 2005)). " Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which is the frivolous claim statute." Masone , supra , 382 ... who prevails in a civil action" is entitled to . . . relief. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). And, "imposition of sanctions under the statute ... be used in determining an award for fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1." Masone , supra , 382 N.J. Super. at 193. Unfortunately ... s claim for sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. On remand, defendant is entitled to orally argue his ...

docket:	a5811-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-04-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19553

78 IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF E. WARREN BRADWAY, Deceased -- rank: 609

... motion, the estate relied on Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which allow for the imposition of sanctions and attorney ... The Estate's Cross-Appeal Under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the assessment of attorney's fees and sanctions rests ... non[-]prevailing [party] was frivolous.' 14 A-4535-16T 3 N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). To receive a fee award for frivolous ... or equity . . . .'' Ehrlich, 427 N.J. Super. at 77 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)). In addition, an attorney may be sanctioned for ...

docket:	a4535-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-06-25
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	50825

79 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R.1:36-3 BEVERLY FIGUEROA v. UN -- rank: 609

... 2015 order denying their motion for fees and sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59 and Rule 1:4-8. We affirm. I. We take ... seek sanctions and fees under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 if the claims were not dismissed. The plaintiff did ... defendants moved to impose fees and sanctions on plaintiff under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8(d). The court denied ... 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 ... 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- ...

docket:	a2179-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39111

80 SLAWOMIR KIELCZEWSKI v. BARBARA REED -- rank: 606

... had 'acted in contravention of [Rule] 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 when he continually pursued this litigation, despite having no ... Super. 181, 193 (App. Div. 2005)). The Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, provides that a court may award a prevailing party ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] Judges are to interpret the statute restrictively, McKeown ... N.J. Super. 106, 113 (App. Div. 1997)). Sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 are applicable against parties, not their attorneys. Toll Bros ... movant seeking to obtain fees from a represented party under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must comply with this safe-harbor provision '[t]o ... reasonable basis in law or A-1041-20 14 equity.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Given the NLRB decision, it was ...

docket:	a1041-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-08-30
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	26359

81 LAKE LENORE ESTATE ASSOCIATES VS TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS BOARD OF EDUCATION ET AL -- rank: 603

... counsel fees and costs pursuant to the Frivolous Claims Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 et seq . The case arises from a proposed housing ... requests for counsel fee awards under the Frivolous Claims Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Argument on that motion was held on February 28 ... sought awards of counsel fees under the Frivolous Claim Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. In resolving that motion the trial court again discussed ... counsel fees to the defendants under the Frivolous Claims Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. In its essential provisions, that statute provides as follows ... which may be frivolous cannot be grounds for sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 simply because other counts of the complaint may not ... known” the complaint “was without any reasonable basis in law. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Without specifically saying so, the trial judge seems ...

docket:	a4658-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1998-06-09
status:	published
citation:	312 N.J.Super. 409
Document Size:	49833

82 IN THE MATTER OF THE INTER VIVOS TRUST, JOSEPH BRANDES GRANTOR -- rank: 601

... should be chargeable to Ricki, the judge recognized that only N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provided the authority for such a ruling and that ... the action was frivolous within the meaning of that statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) states: "A party who prevails in a ... 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). "The phrase 'should have known' imposes a ... on the party who seeks fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. [ Ferolito v. Park Hill Ass'n, Inc. , 408 N ...

docket:	a6049-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37697

83 BROCKWELL & CARRINGTON CONTRACTORS, INC v. DOBCO, INC -- rank: 601

... emphasis added). The judge grounded his decision on both the N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2) "no reasonable basis" prong and the N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) "bad faith" prong. We have stated that ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). As Brockwell contended, other jurisdictions have recognized ... on the party who seeks fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1." Ferolito , supra , 408 N.J. Super. at 408 (quoting ... discretion by finding that Brockwell's claims were frivolous under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b) and Rule 1:4-8. Therefore, we vacate ...

docket:	a4869-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-12-26
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	44847

84 IN THE MATTER OF THE INTER VIVOS TRUST, JOSEPH BRANDES GRANTOR -- rank: 601

... should be chargeable to Ricki, the judge recognized that only N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provided the authority for such a ruling and that ... the action was frivolous within the meaning of that statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) states: "A party who prevails in a ... 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). "The phrase 'should have known' imposes a ... on the party who seeks fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. [ Ferolito v. Park Hill Ass'n, Inc. , 408 N ...

docket:	a1998-60
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-11
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	37410

85 IN THE MATTER OF THE INTER VIVOS TRUST, JOSEPH BRANDES GRANTOR -- rank: 601

... should be chargeable to Ricki, the judge recognized that only N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provided the authority for such a ruling and that ... the action was frivolous within the meaning of that statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) states: "A party who prevails in a ... 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). "The phrase 'should have known' imposes a ... on the party who seeks fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. [ Ferolito v. Park Hill Ass'n, Inc. , 408 N ...

docket:	a1998-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	38830

86 IN THE MATTER OF THE INTER VIVOS TRUST, JOSEPH BRANDES GRANTOR -- rank: 601

... should be chargeable to Ricki, the judge recognized that only N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provided the authority for such a ruling and that ... the action was frivolous within the meaning of that statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) states: "A party who prevails in a ... 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). "The phrase 'should have known' imposes a ... on the party who seeks fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. [ Ferolito v. Park Hill Ass'n, Inc. , 408 N ...

docket:	a6050-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37697

87 RICHARD LIPSKY, M.D v. ROBERT A. GOLDSTONE M.D. -- rank: 598

... prevailing on summary judgment, defendant filed a motion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 seeking attorney's fees ... purpose of harassment, delays, or malicious injury in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)." The court noted that "[s]anctions are ... his motion seeking sanctions against plaintiff for frivolous litigation under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. Defendant argues that plaintiff ... trial court's ruling was predicated on its interpretation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We reject this argument. The decision to grant attorneys ... Levine , 382 N.J. Super. 181 , 193 (App. Div. 2005). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides, in relevant part: a. (1) A party who ... face of absolute immunity warrants the imposition of sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The salient facts in Gooch , however, presented a ...

docket:	a3523-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-12-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33691

88 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. DAVID DOIVILUS -- rank: 598

... denying his motion for attorney's fees and sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. The underlying action arises ... a motion for attorney's fees and expenses, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8, alleging plaintiffs' petition was ... N.J. 427, 444 (2001). The Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLA), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8 seek to deter frivolous ... complaint . . . of the non[-]prevailing person was frivolous.'' Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1)). A complaint is frivolous if 'commenced, used ... complaint . . . was without any reasonable basis in law or equity . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) to (2). We approach requests for attorney ... name is 'without any reasonable basis in law or equity . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1(b)(2). In Borgata, the Law Division acknowledged ...

docket:	a4635-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-12-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	23502

89 SEIDMAN PINCUS, LLC v. RICHARD J. ABRAHAMSEN -- rank: 595

... the Abrahamsen defendants were acting in bad faith, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1, by attempting to use the defamation action to obtain ... 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 ... and costs. Id. at 559. Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and governs the conduct of attorneys. A Rule 1 ... fees, claiming plaintiffs 'persist[ed] in frivolous litigation' pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. We reject this argument ...

docket:	a1740-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-10-04
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	35764

90 NATIONAL AUTO DIVISION, LLC v. COLLECTOR'S ALLIANCE, INC -- rank: 595

... contending that the complaint's allegations were frivolous and violated N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. CAI also moved to ... that the trial court erred in not sanctioning NAD under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. We review a trial ... 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 ... 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 ...

docket:	a3178-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-31
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33327