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31 J.O. VS. M.O., M.D. -- rank: 723

... safe harbor notice on J.O.'s counsel pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. As a prerequisite to the ... ENGAGED IN 'FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION' UNDER [RULE] 1:4-8 OR N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1[.] a. [J.O.'s] Pleadings Were Not Made In Bad ... Sanctions for frivolous litigation against a party are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which permits the trial judge to award 'all reasonable litigation ... claim or defense of the non-prevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). An action is frivolous if: A-1545-22 ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] The prevailing party's application to the court for ... the time spent and services rendered by secretaries and staff[.]' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(c)(1). 'Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J. ...

docket:	a1545-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-05-03
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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32 T4BRILANT SHERIFI and LULJETE SHERIFI v. CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY, MICHAEL J MAYER, and OWEN INGENITO,1 and SHORE SUPERMARKETS, INC. d/b/a ATLANTIC CITY IGA and JAMES RUSSO IN THE MATTER OF JERRY C. GOLDHAGEN, ESQ -- rank: 720

... against a party engaging in frivolous litigation is governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, which requires a judge to determine whether a pleading filed by a non-prevailing party was frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). In order to award fees under the statute ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1), (2). Rule 1:4-8 supplements the statute ...

docket:	a1748-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-05
status:	Published
citation:
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33 HEATHER ALPER v. JOSEPH WOLFSON -- rank: 720

... denying their motion for attorney's fees and sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. In the underlying action, plaintiffs ... under the frivolous litigation statute because he failed to consider N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Defendants contend that the judge should have found ... that a complaint . . . of the non-prevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). This statute applies only to the conduct of ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] '[F]alse allegations of fact [do] not justify the ... malicious injury.'' McKeown-Brand, 132 N.J. at 561 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)). If the non-prevailing party made 'an honest ... citing McKeown-Brand, 132 N.J. at 561-62) (discussing N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1). A strict interpretation recognizes 'the principle that citizens should ...

docket:	a5874-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-12-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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34 THE LAW OFFICES OF BRUCE E BALDINGER, LLC v. THE HAMBURGER LAW FIRM -- rank: 720

... 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, are ... 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 party ... 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 is ... 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 ever ... 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 meet ...

docket:	a3995-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-10-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
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35 NATACHA SMITH VS. JOCELYNE VIECELI, ET AL. -- rank: 718

... 97 in litigation sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. We affirm. I. The facts underlying the parties' dispute are ... discussion accordingly. A-2699-21 21 The Frivolous Litigation Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, governs sanctions for frivolous litigation against a party. Under that ... N.J. Super. 123, 147-48 (App. Div. 2019) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1)). A complaint is frivolous if the judge 'find ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1) to (2). Similarly, Rule 1:4-8 provides ... attorney's fees pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. As the judge found, at Smith's deposition she presented ...

docket:	a2699-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-07-12
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	41145

36 ARNOLD P. FEROLITO v. PARK HILL ASSOCIATION, INC. -- rank: 718

... for fees and costs pursuant to the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Ferolito v. Park Hill Ass'n, Inc. , No. A-2742 ... it in the utter absence of factual or legal justification. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, "serv[es] a dual purpose. On the one hand, the ... solely for the purpose of harassment, delay or malicious injury," N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Id. at 559. Although claims against parties governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, as interpreted by the Court in McKeown-Brand , are not ... attorneys and pro se litigants, claims against parties pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must be pursued, to the extent practicable, in accordance with ... The risk of losing the opportunity to recover pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 provides incentive for compliance with the notice and demand ...

docket:	a4985-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-07-27
status:	published
citation:	408 N.J. Super. 401 975 A.2d 473
Document Size:	49307

37 HOLIDAY CITY HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION v. SCOTT KERICO -- rank: 715

... 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 THE ... 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 ... 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 NO ... 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-5542-18 ...

docket:	a5542-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-09-07
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN PARKER BLAIR -- rank: 715

... attorney's fees directly incurred from the suit); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a) 6 (authorizing sanctions for the prevailing party when the ... 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). First Atl. Fed. Credit Union v. Perez , 391 ...

docket:	a0100-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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39 SOON Y. CHUNG v. YOUNG HEE JANG -- rank: 713

... 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 attorney ... 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 a ... 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 finds ... 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 the ... 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 the ...

docket:	a5403-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
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40 JANE DOE, v. JOHN ROE, -- rank: 713

... 3, 2022, award of sanctions against her for violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). We affirm as to the order granting summary ... two frivolous litigation notices pursuant to Rule1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1), demanding she withdraw the complaint within twenty-eight ... her counsel for maintaining a frivolous civil action, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). Plaintiff appealed, arguing the trial court erred when ... 2002)). 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 party ... judgment that a complaint ... of the nonprevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). In order to find a complaint frivolous: [T ... 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 ...

docket:	a2754-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-03-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	32624

41 ARLENE FITZPATRICK YARBROUGH v. TOWNSHIP OF MILLSTONE -- rank: 713

... 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 the ... 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's ... 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 such ... 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 under ... 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. Super ...

docket:	a4690-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-06-01
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	52206

42 AL and WANDA CASTELO v. MARIA WINTER - -- rank: 710

... 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 enclosed ... 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, 2007 ... 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 statute ... 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 expenses ... 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), which ... 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 , ...

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

43 ESTATE OF CLAUDIA L. COHEN v. ROBERT COHEN -- rank: 708

... in counsel fees against Perelman as a sanction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and against plaintiffs' attorneys, pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 ... J. 546 (1993), where it construed the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, as being limited to imposing sanctions for frivolous litigation to ...

docket:	a0713-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	131108

44 ESTATE OF CLAUDIA L. COHEN v. ROBERT COHEN -- rank: 708

... in counsel fees against Perelman as a sanction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and against plaintiffs' attorneys, pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 ... J. 546 (1993), where it construed the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, as being limited to imposing sanctions for frivolous litigation to ...

docket:	a0864-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	131108

45 ESTATE OF CLAUDIA L. COHEN v. ROBERT COHEN -- rank: 708

... in counsel fees against Perelman as a sanction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and against plaintiffs' attorneys, pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 ... J. 546 (1993), where it construed the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, as being limited to imposing sanctions for frivolous litigation to ...

docket:	a0941-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-10-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	131108