Rule 13 authorizes the imposition of sanctions against an attorney, a represented party, or both, who filed a pleading that is either: (1) groundless and brought in bad faith; or (2) groundless and brought to harass.
Thank you. Very interesting. I wonder if other states recognize this because I have certainly heard of nutjobs who clutter up the dockets with their nonsense. This is great.
This is really interesting because I know that many people become so frustrated with the 'system' that allows crazy people to just clutter up the dockets with one nonsense suit after another, and never, ever, ever, get stopped. It makes me wonder why other states aren't using this methodology. Anyway, it's great and like you I'd dearly loooove to see them move forward and then be slapped down. Thank you for posting about this!
They are completely wrong about no penalties for frivolous claims. Rule 13 allows for sanctions for just such action.
Quelle, are you a law pede? Regardless, tell us more about this Vexatious Litigation claim.
Rule 13 authorizes the imposition of sanctions against an attorney, a represented party, or both, who filed a pleading that is either: (1) groundless and brought in bad faith; or (2) groundless and brought to harass.
Thank you. Very interesting. I wonder if other states recognize this because I have certainly heard of nutjobs who clutter up the dockets with their nonsense. This is great.
This is really interesting because I know that many people become so frustrated with the 'system' that allows crazy people to just clutter up the dockets with one nonsense suit after another, and never, ever, ever, get stopped. It makes me wonder why other states aren't using this methodology. Anyway, it's great and like you I'd dearly loooove to see them move forward and then be slapped down. Thank you for posting about this!
The Federal Rules contain similar language. I am not aware of procedure in any other states.
Oh, and congrats on your new modship.