Bess v. Toia

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• holding that a court rule similar to FRCP Rule 11 does not obviate or replace the common law tort of malicious prosecution, noting the differences in the purpose and the relief afforded under each
• observing that sanctions were necessary because “[f]rivolous claims and abusive litigation practices were causing unjustifiable burdens on an already overcrowded court system”

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