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136 SYCAMORE ENERGY ROCKAWAY RETAIL L.L.C. v. A.J.'S FUEL, INC. -- rank: 620
... to Rule 1:4-8 and the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a). The judge denied Barton's request but entered an ... proceedings . . . that a complaint . . . of the nonprevailing person was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). To be "frivolous," the pleading must be "commenced ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) and (2). "The term 'frivolous' as used in ...
docket: a5372-14
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2017-02-22
status: unpublished
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137 EDWARD HAYES v. RODNEY YOUMAN -- rank: 620
... 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 on ... 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 well ...
docket: a3205-18
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2020-04-23
status: Unpublished
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138 METROPOLITANFOODS, INC. v. AUTHENTIC MEXICAN, INC. -- rank: 620
... for the award of counsel fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and sanctions pursuant to Rule 1:4-8. Defendants sought ... 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 in ...
docket: a0916-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-08-08
status: unpublished
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139 ESTATE OF RENEE M BARBUTO v. BOYD BOYD -- rank: 620
... considered a trial court's award of counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 in a legal malpractice case against a law firm partnership ... partners sought and obtained an attorney's fee award under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, after the malpractice case settled. Id. at 317-18. The ...
docket: a4014-17
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2020-02-27
status: Published
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140 KEITH P. SEQUEIRA v. WELLS FARGO & CO. -- rank: 620
... support its award of fees under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. See Rule 1:7-4(a) (requiring the trial court ... solely for the purpose of harassment, delay or malicious injury[,]" N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1), or "[t]he nonprevailing party knew, or should ... argument for an extension, modification[,] or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Here, the court made no findings on these ...
docket: a3239-13
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2016-02-24
status: unpublished
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141 Gonzalez v. Wilshire Credit Corp. -- rank: 617
... lawsuit for which there are separate remedies. See, e.g. , N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a) (permitting costs and attorneys’ fees for frivolous lawsuits). The ...
docket: A-99-09
court: NJ Supreme Court
decided: 2011-08-29
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142 Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC v. Township of Neptune -- rank: 617
... right of access case is frivolous within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, the requestor “may be awarded all reasonable litigation costs ...
docket: a-63-21
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2023-06-20
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143 LEONE DAUGHTERS REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP v. NAHEED A. KHAN, M.D -- rank: 617
... 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 denied ... 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.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 party ...
docket: a3650-20
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2022-12-05
status: Unpublished
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144 EVARISTO CRUZ v. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION INC. -- rank: 617
... litigation sanctions against plaintiff and plaintiff's counsel pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4- 8. The court heard oral argument ...
docket: a4604-15
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2018-05-10
status: unpublished
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145 GERARD D. WARD v. PORT AUTHORITY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC -- rank: 617
... their counsel did not violate either the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, 3 or Rule 1:4-8 by filing the class ... S.A. 2A:15-59.1b(1), plaintiffs' claims violated N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2) because they were "without any reasonable basis in ...
docket: a5023-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2012-06-08
status: unpublished
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146 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1108-13a1456-13.opn.html -- rank: 617
... it as frivolous, pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLS), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. The motion judge heard oral ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing [party] was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). There are two bases on which a claim ... 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 no ... 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, though ...
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147 EBENEZER ODUKOYA VS. TEMITOPE SOBAMOWO, ET AL. -- rank: 617
... awarded counsel fees to defendants under the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1. The judge found 'the filing of th[e] complaint was ... because he found plaintiff's complaint to be frivolous under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, based on the unambiguous provisions in the settlement agreement. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 serves a dual purpose. Toll Bros., Inc. v. Twp. of ... 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 is ... 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 knew ...
docket: a3593-21
court: appellate
decided: 2024-05-20
status: Unpublished
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148 Augustine W. Badiali v. New Jersey Manufacturer’s Insurance Group -- rank: 617
... attorney’s fees based on the prohibition of frivolous litigation. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. United, appearing as amicus curiae, also supports the arguments advanced ...
docket: A-48-12
court: NJ Supreme Court
decided: 2015-02-18
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citation: 220 N.J. 544 107 A.3d 1281
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149 IN THE MATTER OF THE INTER VIVOS TRUST, JOSEPH BRANDES GRANTOR -- rank: 615
... 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 there ... 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 civil ... 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, or ... 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 duty ... 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.J ...
docket: a1998-09
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2012-01-11
status: unpublished
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150 BROCKWELL & CARRINGTON CONTRACTORS, INC v. DOBCO, INC -- rank: 615
... 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 "[w ... 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 causes ... 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 McKeown ... 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 the ...
docket: a4869-11
court: NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided: 2013-12-26
status: unpublished
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