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91 MIDDLEBROOKS & SHAPIRO, P.C. v. DOROTHY BONANNO -- rank: 592

... fees to Cerreta pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. I This is the pertinent evidence. Mrs. Bonanno retained ... sanctions, this time relying upon Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Through this application Cerreta sought to shift ... lodged against a party to the litigation are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Nonetheless, such claims must be pursued, to the extent ... his intention to seek fees against M&S pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. For that reason alone, reversal of the order against ...

docket:	a3157-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-02-25
status:	unpublished
citation:
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92 SHORE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP, LLC v. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY UNITED STATES -- rank: 592

... a)(6), or, alternatively, "pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation statute," N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Judge Robert O'Hagan rejected defendant insurer's disclaimer ... claim on "a liability or indemnity policy of insurance," and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 applies because Equitable "knew or should have known that ... pursuant to R ule 4:42-9(a)(6) and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 because defendant "knew or should have known from the ... it was entitled to recover its legal fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the frivolous litigation statute. See also R. 4:42 ... J. 196 (1999). Thus, the term "frivolous", as used in N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, has been "given a restrictive interpretation." Ibid. ; see also ...

docket:	A2191-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-01-24
status:	published
citation:
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93 MIDDLEBROOKS & SHAPIRO, P.C. v. DOROTHY BONANNO -- rank: 592

... fees to Cerreta pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. I This is the pertinent evidence. Mrs. Bonanno retained ... sanctions, this time relying upon Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Through this application Cerreta sought to shift ... lodged against a party to the litigation are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Nonetheless, such claims must be pursued, to the extent ... his intention to seek fees against M&S pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. For that reason alone, reversal of the order against ...

docket:	a3755-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-02-25
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	62394

94 JEFFREY McDANIEL v. MAN WAI LEE -- rank: 592

... 200 N.J. 367 (2009). Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which permits the trial judge to award: all reasonable ... 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).] See also Gooch v. Choice Entertaining Corp. , 355 ...

docket:	a5900-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-27
status:	published
citation:	419 N.J. Super. 482 17 A.3d 816
Document Size:	50823

95 W. JAMES MAC NAUGHTON v. SHAI HARMELECH, -- rank: 592

... motion for attorney's fees under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1, and Rule 1:4-8(b). In support, defendants ... efendants.' 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 ... 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: A-1062 ... 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). Nonetheless, [r]elief under this statute has been approached ...

docket:	a1062-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-06-03
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	32320

96 MICHAEL J. BUCCINNA VS DENISE MICHELETTI & ET ALS -- rank: 590

... v. Tushill Ltd. , 110 N.J. 644 , 646 (1988); see N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.     The May 1, 1997 order awarded defendants the following costs ... quoted statute to the standard in the frivolous claim law, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. That statute states that in order for costs to ... complaint [or] counterclaim ... was without basis in law or equity...." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(2).     There was no showing in the case at ... injury," or had no "reasonable basis in law or equity." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(2). See footnote 2 In fact, defendants conceded for ... costs and fees were not awardable under either CEPA or N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, we next consider the viability of the award under ... no question that the allowance of costs is generally discretionary. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.     Our cases generally make clear that deposition costs are ...

docket:	a5855-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1998-04-29
status:	published
citation:	311 N.J.Super. 557
Document Size:	23599

97 KATHARINE LAI v. SAM SHIMONI -- rank: 590

... Lai a notice pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, stating the complaint was frivolous, demanding it be withdrawn ... motion for sanctions pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. In a separate December 4, 2015 order and written ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). A motion for sanctions under Rule 1:4 ... argument for an extension, modification, or reversal of existing law. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). Lai's claims were frivolous, and therefore sanctionable ...

docket:	a2062-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-06
status:	unpublished
citation:
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98 LEONE DAUGHTERS REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP v. NAHEED A. KHAN, M.D -- rank: 587

... for fees and sanctions pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8, which the trial court ... in not imposing sanctions pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. See United Hearts L ... 3650-20 19 costs pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1,4 if and when it finds a non-prevailing ...

docket:	a3650-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39368

99 DONALD E. PARTINGTON and SIOBHAN M. PARTINGTON v. JOHN J. PANARIELLO and MARTINE PANARIELLO -- rank: 587

... attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Partington also appeals from the judgment entered by the ... attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. On April 25, 2008, the trial court considered the ... for the award of attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 from the inception of the litigation through to the ... and awarded attorneys' fees and costs to defendants pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The trial court's decision to award defendants counsel ... court erred by awarding attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 from the commencement of the litigation to the filing ...

docket:	a3020-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-02-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33376

100 MARK HYMAN v. YELENA MELNICHENKO -- rank: 584

... for fees and costs pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and the NJCRA. For the reasons that follow, we ... Longport filed an application for fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and N.J.S.A. 10:6-2(f ... N.J. 502 (2009).] Pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15 59.1(b), in order for a complaint from the non ...

docket:	a3279-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-07
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	29733

101 Schettino v. Roizman -- rank: 584

... for a commission was barred by the Statute of Frauds, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. The crux of Roizman ... of the claim. Regulation of frivolous complaints is remitted to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8.     Recognizing that limitation of ... fees and other sanctions pursuant to the Frivolous Claims Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8, the rule concerning frivolous ... plaintiff asserts frivolous claims, a defendant may seek relief under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. A countervailing consideration to ... to the courts. In light of the unmistakable requirement of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 against instituting frivolous actions ...

docket:	a-19-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1999-06-21
status:
citation:	158 N.J. 476
Document Size:	34237

102 ROBERT J. TRIFFIN v. PROGRESSIVE PIPELINE MANAGEMENT LLC -- rank: 579

... costs for frivolous litigation per Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59-1; and (3) August 25, 2021 sanctioning him $3,010 ... 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. A Rule 1:4-8 sanction is 'specifically designed ... request to dismiss his complaint, the court sanctioned plaintiff per N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4- 8. We cannot conclude the ...

docket:	a0470-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	19387

103 PATRICIA VENNER VS ALLSTATE, CSC, NEW JERSEY AUTOMOBILE FULL INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, ET AL -- rank: 576

... defendant CSC in the amount of $1,355 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We reverse and conclude that 1) the award was ... in August or September, 1996, CSC moved for fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The trial judge, in awarding fees, stated:          THE COURT ... made for the payment of these fees in the future.         [ N.J.S.A. 2a:15-59.l(c)] Other than an attachment of bills from another ... We also are concerned that the application for relief under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.l was not filed in a timely manner. As we ... 1997), we held that an application for counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.l must be filed either before the entry of judgment ... timely filed.     We are mindful of the salutary purpose of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.l to deter frivolous litigation, but we must be ...

docket:	a2570-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1997-12-10
status:	published
citation:	306 N.J.Super. 106
Document Size:	17849

104 HOLIDAY CITY HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION v. SCOTT KERICO -- rank: 576

... CITY AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 AND THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. II. KERICO'S PURCHASE OF ... TO AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1 AND THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. III. KERICO FORCED HOLIDAY CITY ... TO AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1 AND THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. IV. KERICO'S DEFENSE HAS ... ALL ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS UNDER THE FRIVOLOUS CLAIM ACT, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. II. We first address the issues in A-5542 ...

docket:	a5542-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-09-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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105 ROBERT MINAKAWA v. E. BRUCE DIDONATO -- rank: 576

... John Simone Realty, Inc. (Simone) for attorney fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We affirm. Plaintiff Robert Minakawa owned two units in ... In denying Simone's motion for attorney fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, Judge Ostrer observed that Simone should have known and ... 141 (App. Div.), certif. denied , 162 N.J. 196 (1999). N .J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1a(1), however, provides: A party who prevails in a ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(1),(2).] There are two purposes behind N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The first is punitive; the statute seeks to deter ...

docket:	a6329-03
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-06-26
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	30557