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271 ROBERT SIPKO v. KOGER, INC. -- rank: 526

... the recovery of counsel fees under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. George and Ras contend Robert knew that his claim that ...

docket:	a3636-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-05-16
status:	unpublished
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272 ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, LLC v. BALDEV BHARAJ -- rank: 524

... to sanction litigants for committing fraud on the Court, and . . . N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1." Counsel attached a copy of his billing records to date ... We do not believe either Rule 1:4-8 or N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 applies in these circumstances. This archive is a service of ...

docket:	a3066-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-19
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	25116

273 MICHAEL D'ANTONIO v. TERENCE MAYTIN et al. -- rank: 524

... and costs to defendants pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. On their cross-appeal, defendants argue they are entitled to ... imposition of sanctions pursuant to R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, if plaintiff failed to file a voluntary dismissal of his ... s fees pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and/or N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Based on this decision there is no need for me ...

docket:	a5718-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-06-25
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	50303

274 BERK & BERK AT FRANKLIN PLAZA II v. FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC -- rank: 522

... The judge's determination was not inconsistent with this purpose. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 authorize sanctions against attorneys who ...

docket:	a1844-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-07-22
status:	unpublished
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275 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE SAND -- rank: 522

... fees, but that defendants were entitled to counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 due the frivolous nature of the litigation brought by plaintiff ... to Sandra by defendants. R. 1:4-8(b)(1); N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Affirmed in part and reversed as to the invocation of ...

docket:	a4524-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-01
status:	unpublished
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276 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2336-20.opn.html -- rank: 522

... the Soderman defendants. We disagree. Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which allows trial courts to grant attorney's fees if ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b). 'Imposing sanctions is not appropriate where a party 'has ...

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277 BERK & BERK AT FRANKLIN PLAZA II v. FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC -- rank: 522

... The judge's determination was not inconsistent with this purpose. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 authorize sanctions against attorneys who ...

docket:	a5930-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-07-22
status:	unpublished
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278 HANI EL KHOURY v. ANTOINE EL GHOUL -- rank: 519

... right to pursue sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Plaintiff does not cross-appeal. Our review of this matter ... warrant fee-shifting under either the applicable rule or statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which addresses the frivolous conduct of litigants, provides that a ... claim or defense of the non-prevailing person was frivolous." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 represent limited exceptions to the ... J. Super. at 432 (noting that, in order to invoke N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 successfully, a litigant must actually "prevail"); see also Fagas v ...

docket:	a0768-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-07-22
status:	unpublished
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279 DR. GARY SAFIER v. WALDER, SONDAK & BROGAN, P.C., et al. -- rank: 519

... for counsel fees, pursuant to R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, in the amount of $37,950 incurred by defendant Anthony ... to have been legally untenable. Although the purpose of both N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and R. 1:4-8 is to deter frivolous litigation ...

docket:	a5788-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-06-22
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	65349

280 EMILIO A. GRUGNALE D.C. v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY -- rank: 519

... J. Super. at 75. The judge imposed sanctions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which states in part that a. (1) A party who ... entering sanctions against it pursuant to the Frivolous Lawsuit Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Although we have declined to review the merits of plaintiff ... additional $1295 in sanctions pursuant to the Frivolous Lawsuit Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. In October 2011, we denied Allstate's motion to stay ...

docket:	a5785-10
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-01
status:	Published
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281 DR. GARY SAFIER v. WALDER, SONDAK & BROGAN, P.C., et al. -- rank: 519

... for counsel fees, pursuant to R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, in the amount of $37,950 incurred by defendant Anthony ... to have been legally untenable. Although the purpose of both N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and R. 1:4-8 is to deter frivolous litigation ...

docket:	a5688-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-06-22
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	65303

282 R.H. v. GEORGE MISCHENKO -- rank: 519

... frivolous litigation rule and statute, R. 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and moved to dismiss the complaint for failure to state ... fell short of frivolous litigation that is remediable pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2) or Rule 1:4-8. See McKeown-Brand ...

docket:	a3140-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
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283 MICHAEL BANDLER v. PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY -- rank: 519

... counsel fees as sanctions for filing a frivolous action under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. In the matter of Michael ... Progressive moved for sanctions. The sanctions were thus properly awarded. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1; R. 1:4-8; Toll Bros., Inc. v. Twp. of ...

docket:	a3953-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-08-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
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284 MICHAEL BANDLER v. PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY -- rank: 519

... counsel fees as sanctions for filing a frivolous action under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. In the matter of Michael ... Progressive moved for sanctions. The sanctions were thus properly awarded. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1; R. 1:4-8; Toll Bros., Inc. v. Twp. of ...

docket:	a0197-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-08-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
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285 CARTON, WITT, ARVANITIS & BARISCILLO, LLC v. DIANE MCGOVERN -- rank: 517

... of a frivolous legal malpractice claim, which is authorized by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. See R. 1:4-8(f). This court previously considered ... for McGovern to rely upon Stein or Ambrosio. Thus under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, McGovern is responsible . . . for all of the requested fees, particularly ...

docket:	a4870-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-08-24
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	48319