N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 1000.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, May 8, 2024

Section 1000.16 - Sanctions; signing of papers

(a) Sanctions. An attorney or party who fails to comply with a rule or order of this court or who engages in frivolous conduct as defined in section 130-1.1(c) of this Title shall be subject to such sanction as the court may, in its discretion, impose. The imposition of sanctions or costs may be made upon motion or upon the court's own initiative, after a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The court may award costs or impose sanctions upon a written decision setting forth the conduct on which the award of costs or imposition of sanctions is made and the reasons for the determination that such an award or sanction is appropriate.

(b) Signing of papers. In a civil appeal or proceeding, except in an appeal arising from a proceeding commenced pursuant to Family Court Act, article 3, 7, 8 or 10, the original of every paper submitted for filing with the clerk of this court shall be signed in ink by an attorney or, when a party is not represented by an attorney, a party in accordance with section 130-1.1a of this Title.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 1000.16