Search Rutgers Law Library N.J. Court Opinions

76 JENNIFER MORAN and KIARA MORAN v. NICHOLAS CONSTANTINE CLEARONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC MARISOL E MORAN, and JEFFREY A MORAN - -- rank: 666

... for attorney fees and costs under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. For the reasons that follow, we reverse. The facts leading ... counsel and seek litigation costs and attorney fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. By November 8, 2011, when plaintiffs had not responded, ClearOne ... litigation costs as a sanction under the Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. On November 21, 2011, twenty-eight days after the date ... motion for reasonable litigation costs and attorney fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, finding plaintiffs and their counsel "jointly and severally liable" for ... that the complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim or defense is frivolous. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. There are two bases on which a claim could be ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] A claim may be found to be frivolous ...

docket:	a3067-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-06
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	20657

77 JOSEPH HESS v. BOROUGH OF BERGENFIELD, et al. -- rank: 664

... in attorneys' fees and costs based on a finding under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 that the complaint against the individual defendants was frivolous. Defendants ... On December 20, 2005, appellants filed a "Motion Pursuant to [ N.J.S.A. 2A:]15:59.1" (sic), for litigation costs and fees. Oral argument on the ... excess of that recovery" from Hess. The Frivolous Litigation Statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, provides: A party who prevails in a civil action, either ... a party other than a party pro se pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1," and R. 1:4-8(b)(1) reads: An application ... a litigant moving for counsel fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 is required to comply with Rule 1:4-8(b ... a copy of this notice as their motion "pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1." The judge stated that there was "nothing objectively reasonable ...

docket:	a4354-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-12-21
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	42386

78 SIMON LAW GROUP v. NEW JERSEY POLICEMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION -- rank: 664

... Rule 1:4-8 and the Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLS), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-.59.1. We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion ... claim or defense of the non-prevailing person was frivolous.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1). A pleading is frivolous if: '[t]he non ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Rule 1:4-8(b) permits a party ... a party other than a pro se party pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1.' 'Thus, a litigant moving for counsel fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 is required to comply with Rule 1:4-8(b ...

docket:	a0341-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-08-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	22397

79 NEW WEST CALDWELL DENTAL GROUP, PA. v. PARS ENTERPRISES, LLC. -- rank: 661

... and plaintiff moved for attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. On January 28, 2008, the ... costs against PARS and Jabbary "jointly and severally" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 -- $115,965.50 to plaintiff ... J. Super. at 144-45.] " Rule 1:4-8 supplements N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 . . . ." Masone v. Levine , 382 N.J. Super. 181 , 192 (App ...

docket:	a4867-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-08-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	112197

80 James LoBiondo, Jr., et al. v. Grace Schwartz, et al. -- rank: 661

... them to seek relief pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, or to proceed with a SLAPP-back suit through their ...

docket:	a-86-07
court:
decided:	2009-05-14
status:
citation:	199 N.J. 62 970 A.2d 1007
Document Size:	204076

81 SLAWOMIR KIELCZEWSKI v. BARBARA REED -- rank: 659

... 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 evidence ... 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 in ... 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-Brand ... 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., Inc ... 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 the ... 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 not ...

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

82 THOMAS J. MALLON v. ROY SCOTT -- rank: 656

... to Rule 1:4-8, and against Mallon, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The motion was argued before a different judge on May ... and statute. R. 4:42-9(a)(7), (8). Both N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8 permit a prevailing party to ... parties, while the rule applies to counsel and selfrepresented parties. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1) provides that: [a] party who prevails in a ... argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b).] The considerations for awarding sanctions under Rule 1:4 ... 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 , 190 ... N.J. 61, 72 (2007) ("[T]he public policies underlying N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 militate in favor of requiring that claims against parties ...

docket:	a4938-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	18015

83 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4234-09a4235-09.opn.html -- rank: 656

... fees and expenses pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The court denied the motion on April 30, 2010, and ... request for attorneys' fees pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and Rule 1:4-8. They claim that Whitman engaged ... cross-claim or defense of the nonprevailing person was frivolous. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(a)(1).] To award costs to a prevailing party for ... N.J. Super. 557 , 562-63 (App. Div. 1998) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2)). Rule 1:4-8 permits an attorney to ... injury" or had no "reasonable basis in law or equity." N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(2). Some of the alleged claims that were not ... Chancery Division's denial of their application for sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. 6 Once again, the ...

docket:
court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
decided:
status:
citation:
Document Size:	65279

84 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: 656

... 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 the ... 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, as ... 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 a ... 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 mistakenly ...

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

85 YELENA KATS v. TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE -- rank: 654

... for the imposition of counsel fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. For the reasons that follow ... counsel fees and costs under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The Township argued that plaintiffs did not have a reasonable ... to award the Township counsel fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. The court entered orders memorializing ... counsel fees and costs pursuant to the frivolous litigation statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1, and the frivolous litigation rule, R ule 1:4-8 ...

docket:	a1184-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-02-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	60169

86 BOROUGH OF SEASIDE PARK v. JESSE SADEJ -- rank: 654

... application for counsel fees under the Frivolous Litigation Statute (FLS), N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The Sadejs appeal and the Borough cross-appeals. The Sadejs ...

docket:	a6596-06
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-07-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	114543

87 CAESAR D. BRAZZA, ESQ v. STUART KAGEN, ESQ. -- rank: 654

... the state court action under Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. The Reilly defendants served a similar notice. In lieu of ... moved for sanctions pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1. Defendants sought attorney's fees of approximately $100,000. In ... erred in denying their post-judgment application for sanctions under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8. We disagree. We review an ... Twp. of W. Windsor, 190 N.J. 61, 67 (2007). N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 governs '[a]n award of fees against a party, as ... an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.' Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15- 59.1(b)(1)-(2)). Rule 1:4-8 allows courts to ...

docket:	a1991-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-10
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	30062

88 MARILYN RUKAJ VS. JERRY PUCCIO, ET AL. -- rank: 654

... per se arguing pursuant to Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 (the frivolous litigation statute) defendants' counterclaims were filed in bad ... her application for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 (the frivolous litigation statute) and Rule 1:4-8,8 ... 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 can ... Castle Hotel & Casino, 132 N.J. 546, 561 (1993) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1(b)(1)). However, an honest attempt to pursue a perceived ...

docket:	a2878-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-07-10
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	55434

89 ALICE BOSWELL v. WILSON, ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP -- rank: 651

... issued a notice to plaintiffs asserting that their complaint violated N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8, which prohibit frivolous litigation. This ... motion for sanctions, fees, and costs against plaintiffs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 and Rule 1:4-8, alleging that the complaint was ... 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 may ... 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 party ... 4-8 or an imposition of fees and costs under N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 has been strictly construed and narrowly applied. McKeown-Brand v ... purpose to harass. Further, because Rule 1:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 2A:15-59.1 must be interpreted narrowly, we affirm the denial of ...

docket:	a4494-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-08-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	59031

90 KING PLAZA RESIDENTIAL v. TEOFILA SANCHEZ -- rank: 651

... 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 disregard ... 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 N ... 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 [is ... 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, the ... 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 motions ...

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